High vitamin C potential expands presence of Acerola in foods and supplements
SÃO PAULO, April 1, 2020 -- The global movement of consumers in search of naturalness, health and well-being in their nutrition has put the focus on Acerola fruit (Malpighia emarginata), one of the greatest sources of vitamin C, with up to 30 times more L-ascorbic acid than oranges, making it an attractive and increasingly popular item in people's diets.
According to Mintel, a market intelligence agency, over the past 5 years the introduction of products containing Acerola has risen by 40%.
Research indicates that vitamin C is essential to the maintenance of several physiological functions, playing an active role in cellular and biochemical processes. In addition to being a highly effective antioxidant, the activities attributed to this nutrient form the basis of its benefits to the immune system.
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