Acerola that is commonly known as Acerola Cherry or Barbados Cherry is a small, cherry like fruit obtained from shrub like tree. This fruit is called superfruit because of its highly nutrition value within its small size.
Why it is regarded as Superfruit:
Acerola cherry is not classified as real cherry. This fruit is native to Central America and Caribbean region. It is nutritious as well as delicious. But the most amazing thing is its Vitamin C content. Per 100g of Acerola cherry contain about 1677.6 mg of Vitamin C to 4500 mg in unripe fruits. Study suggests that, Vitamin C content in this fruit is the multiplication of 50-100 in terms of orange or lemon. This natural ascorbic acid or Vitamin C is more beneficial for human rather than other synthetic ascorbic acid. Moreover, it contain the same Vitamin A content as carrot.
Nutrition Content of Acerola:
According to USDA, per 100g of this fruit contain about 32 calories of energy. It carries 8g of Carbohydrate, 0.4g of Protein and 0.3g of fat. Besides, it contain Vitamins ( Vitamin A, B, C, E, K), Minerals (Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Zinc etc) and Antioxidants ( Lutein, Xeaxantin, Beta-Carotene, Ascorbic Acid, Phenolics etc).
Health benefits of Eating Acerola:
- Different antioxidants in Acerola helps to prevent different types of Cancer and Inflammation.
- Vitamin C in this fruit helps to prevent seasonal flu and boost your immune system.
- Eating Acerola helps to improve your eyesight as it is rich in Vitamin A.
- Together, Calcium, Phosphorus and other minerals helps to improve bone health.
- This fruit contain low calories and helps to control body weight and fight against obesity.
- Antioxidants in acerola destroys free radicals and thus protects your skin and hair.
In contrast, Acerola Cherry is amazing fruit that is both nutritious, delicious, helps us prevent different diseases,deficiencies and gives us a better health.