English name: Acerola Cherry Extract
Latin name: Malpighia glabra L
Specification : Vitamin C 17% 25%
Plant extract Original:Malpighia glabra L
Odour & Taste: Characteristic,Sour.
Solubility: Soluble in cold water ,hot water.
Appearance:Fine Slightly Pink or Yellow Powder
Active ingredient:VC
Molecular formula:C6H8O6 (VC)
Molecular weight:176.13
C A S #: 4350-09-8
Source:
The acerola extract comes from the fruit of Malpighia glabra, a tropical shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and cultivated in Brazil and elsewhere. One of its common names is Barbados cherry because of the appearance of its fruit.
Introduction:
Acerola extract is a commercial preparation that supposedly confers a broad spectrum of health benefits on those who use it as a dietary supplement. Some of the claims rest on a solid foundation.