What’s an Acerola Cherry?

Acerola cherries are small, round fruits with a sweet taste and high vitamin C content. They grow on acerola trees in warm tropical and subtropical environments and are often processed into jams, jellies, or dietary supplements. Brazil has the largest commercial plantations of acerola trees. The acerola cherry is the fruit of the acerola tree. […]

Acerola & Vitamin C: What’s the Link?

Acerola is a fruit that contains 35 times more vitamin C than an orange and is a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin C is essential for humans and can prevent scurvy. Acerola is available as fresh fruit, juice, or dietary supplements. The connection between acerola and vitamin C is simple: the cherry-like fruits of the acerola bush […]

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