Acerola Cherry Extract is a natural vitamin C powder produced from the fruit of Malpighia glabra L. by water extraction. The fruit's active components are extracted with water, then filtered, concentrated, sterilized and spray-dried into a free-flowing, water-soluble light yellow powder. The product is standardized on a minimum 17% vitamin C content (titration) and serves as a clean-label, plant-based source of vitamin C — a core immune support and antioxidant ingredient for dietary supplement, food and beverage, and cosmetic formulations.
Backed by a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), the extract is food grade, non-GMO, allergen-free, non-irradiated and non-ETO, with heavy metals and microbiology well within compliance limits. Supplied in bulk (25 kg/drum) for commercial production.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Acerola Cherry Extract (Vitamin C 17%) |
| Botanical Name | Malpighia glabra L. |
| Part Used | Fruit |
| Extract Solvent | Water |
| Vitamin C Content | Min. 17% (titration) |
| Grade | Food Grade |
| Appearance | Light yellow powder |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Packing | Fibre drum, 2 food-grade PE bags inside, 25 kg/drum |
| Country of Origin | China |
Acerola cherry (West Indian cherry) is one of nature's richest sources of natural vitamin C. KEEP INGREDIENTS Acerola Cherry Extract is made from premium acerola fruit via water extraction, followed by filtration, concentration, sterilization and spray drying. The process preserves the fruit's natural profile and yields a water-soluble powder with high bulk density and uniform particle size, making it easy to incorporate into tablets, capsules, sachets, powder blends, beverages and topical formulations.
The extract is standardized to a minimum 17% vitamin C content as determined by titration — a natural, whole-food sourced alternative to synthetic ascorbic acid for brands targeting clean-label natural vitamin C positioning.
The product is offered in two market-standard vitamin C specifications:
| Specification | Vitamin C Content | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C 17% | Min. 17% (natural) | Achieved directly from the fruit — the standard specification in this TDS |
| Vitamin C 25% | 25% (fortified) | Vitamin C added to the 17% base; content verified on each batch |
Available colour forms:
Light yellow powder (standard);
Light pink powder (on request);
Brownish-yellow powder (on request).
As a natural product, slight colour variation from lot to lot may occur due to harvest crop fluctuations.
| Item | Reference | Standard | Batch Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Visual | Light yellow powder | Conforms |
| Odour | Organoleptic | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Taste | Organoleptic | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Vitamin C | Titration | Min. 17% | 19.35% |
| Particle size | 80 mesh | Min. 95% pass 80 mesh | Conforms |
| Bulk density | CP<2020> | 0.3–0.6 g/ml | Conforms |
| Loss on drying | 105 °C / 2 hrs | Max. 5% | 3.46% |
| Ash content | 525 °C / 3 hrs | Max. 5% | 0.13% |
Heavy metals — all within limits:
| Item | Standard | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy metals (total) | Max. 10 ppm | < 10 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | Max. 3 ppm | < 3 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | Max. 2 ppm | < 2 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | Max. 1 ppm | < 1 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | Max. 0.1 ppm | < 0.1 ppm |
| Item | Standard | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Total aerobic count | Max. 1,000 CFU/g | Conforms |
| Mold & yeast | Max. 100 CFU/g | Conforms |
| E. coli | Negative / 1 g | Conforms |
| Salmonella | Negative / 25 g | Conforms |
This food grade extract is supplied with the following statements to support clean-label and global formulations:
As a natural vitamin C ingredient, Acerola Cherry Extract is designed for use in:
Raw material → water extraction → filtration → concentration → sterilization → spray drying → powder collection → blending → sieving → packaging → warehousing (controlled temperature & humidity).
Store in cool, dry, clean areas, away from strong direct light and heat. Keep the package sealed after opening; avoid moisture and high temperature.
Shelf life: 2 years under standard storage conditions. Transport dry and protected from direct sunlight.
