Fruits such as acerola, orange, and lemon are great sources of vitamin C. This 100% natural ascorbic acid, present in fruit powders and dry extracts, can be used in the production of healthier, natural, and artificial preservative-free food.

Each year, the demand for less harmful food options to meet the needs of consumers who are adept at new eating habits increases. As a result, many manufacturers began to notice this concern and to use natural ingredients in food production and conservation.

One of them is pure vitamin C, since the component present in acerola, lemon, and other citrus fruits has an antioxidant action that helps maintain the flavor and natural color of the food. It can also be used as an additive for the curing of meats, in addition to other uses.

 

Which Powdered Ingredient Is the Richest In vitamin C: Acerola, Orange, or Lemon?

The crucial point that differentiates these three fruits is the vitamin C content present in each of them: acerola has 17 times the content of ascorbic acid present in orange and 24 times the content of ascorbic acid present in lemon.

The inclusion of acerola powder in food production is an excellent strategy for manufacturers that want to invest in vitamin C to enrich products with the benefits of this powerful antioxidant and to protect food against the action of time.

Moreover, vitamin C is highly valued by consumers for helping to fight free radicals that accelerate aging, increasing immunity, preventing vision problems, combating anemia, increasing the absorption of iron by the body, and strengthening bones. When this component is used in its 100% natural form, these benefits are more guaranteed.

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Where to Get Acerola Powder and All the Richness of Vitamin C?

Frootiva knows how much companies have to gain by abandoning artificial ingredients and inserting 100% natural inputs into their production processes. Therefore, it has a wide range of flavors of 100% natural inputs, from dehydrated fruit and vegetable powders to dry extracts, in addition to the guarana liquid extract, developed for the production of beverages.

One of these inputs is acerola powder, which has two special versions:

 

Acerola Fruit Powder 17%

This dehydrated acerola pulp powder is rich in vitamin C, reaching a concentration of 17%. It has zero preservatives and can be applied in several ways, such as functional food, nutraceuticals, food supplements, instant beverages, shakes, smoothies, juices, protein beverages, sweets, cakes, and pies. 

 

Acerola Immune Booster Powder 10%

Free of preservatives and with 10% vitamin C in its composition, this product can be used in the production of powder supplements, effervescent tablets, and in more conventional products, including traditional beverages and functional food, snacks, cereal bars, bread, and yogurts. 

Both products are alternatives to the use of synthetic vitamin C and are qualified for use in vegan food.

Therefore, vitamin C mainly present in acerola and other citrus fruits transformed into powder is a way for the food and beverage, cosmetic, and pharmacological industries to change their production processes and make them more natural. Not to mention that the input can be used to preserve the quality, shelf life, and good appearance of food.

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