Region Grown
Northeastern region of Brazil.
Description
Small, shiny, red, cherry-like fruit with a sweet, tart apple-like flavor.
Brazilian Uses
One of the most popular fruits in Brazil, Acerola has been used traditionally as a refreshing fruit juice and for a number of natural remedies including: anti-inflammatory, astringent, diuretic, arterial stimulant for the liver and renal systems, and as a heart tonic.
How Zola Uses
In delicious Zola Antioxidant Smoothie and Zola Immunity Smoothie.
Key Benefits
Acerola is the perfect Brazilian Superfruit for Zola’s Immunity & Antioxidant Smoothies because it has 80x more Vitamin C than Oranges, 2x more Potassium and Magnesium than Oranges and powerful anti-inflammatory properties. The Acerola cherry is rich in protein and mineral salts; mainly iron, calcium and phosphorous. In addition to all of that, Acerola is also rich in bioflavonoids – rutin and hesperidin, carotenoids and other vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, making it an ideal source of nutrients for your immune system support.
Acerola is the perfect Brazilian Superfruit for Zola’s Immunity & Antioxidant Smoothies because it has 80x more Vitamin C than Oranges, 2x more Potassium and Magnesium than Oranges and powerful anti-inflammatory properties. The Acerola cherry is rich in protein and mineral salts; mainly iron, calcium and phosphorous. In addition to all of that, Acerola is also rich in bioflavonoids – rutin and hesperidin, carotenoids and other vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, making it an ideal source of nutrients for your immune system support.
