Acerola Cherry / Barbados Cherry

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Richest natural sources of ascorbic acid, and very high vitamin C content, acerola cherry can be considered as a superfruit. Typically being grown in warm and tropical climate, acerola cherry also known as Barbados cherry, hen ripe has a orange red to bright red colour.

Acerola cherries are generally sweet with a hint of tartness. Unripe green acerola cherries have more vitamin C content that ripe acerola cherries.

Average diameter of acerola cherry / Barbados cherry is 3.5 cm (1.5 inches). Average length of an acerola cherry / Barbados cherry is 2.5 cm( 1 inch ). Average weight of acerola cherry ranges from 5 – 7 grams ( 0.17 – 0.24 ounces).

Nutrition facts of Acerola Cherry / Barbados Cherry

*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup

*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)

Nutrient	Amount	Unit	DV
Calories	32	KCAL
Fat	0.3	GRAM	0%
Protein	0.4	GRAM	1%
Carbohydrate	7.69	GRAM	3%

Detailed vitamin profile of Acerola Cherry / Barbados Cherry, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.

Detailed mineral profile of Acerola Cherry / Barbados Cherry, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.

Check freshness in Acerola Cherry / Barbados Cherry

• Unripe acerola cherry is green in colour (unripe cherry has more Vitamin C content than a ripe acerola cherry)
• Ripe acerola cherry is red to dark red in colour
• Should not be squishy. Should be dense and heavy for its size
• Select a firm acerola cherry with few to no bruises
• Old acerola cherry will mostly have its stem missing

Availability of Acerola Cherry / Barbados Cherry

• Barbados – Acerola season ranges from March – August
• Zanzibar Island – Acerola season ranges from December – January
• USA – Acerola season ranges from May – December
• Hawaii – Acerola season ranges from May – December
• Puerto Rico – Acerola season ranges from May – December
• Bahamas – Acerola season ranges from May – December

How to store Acerola Cherry / Barbados Cherry

• Ripe acerola / barbados cherry can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days
• Ripe acerola / barbados cherry can be stored in refrigerator for 1-2 weeks ( ventilated container is preferred for storage)
• You can wash the acerola / barbados cherry before storing it in the refrigerator
• Acerola / Barbados cherry can be stored in freezer for up-to 2 months
  
  

Complete nutrition facts of Acerola Cherry / Barbados Cherry

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