Acerola Powder
Acerola is a nutrient-dense fruit and powder forms are generally safe at typical fortification levels. Natural vitamin C and polyphenol content.
What it is
Acerola powder is a freeze-dried or spray-dried preparation made from the fruit of Malpighia emarginata (acerola or Barbados cherry), prized for its very high natural vitamin C content.
Natural source of vitamin C and antioxidant; used as fortifying ingredient and flavor accent.
Why it's flagged
- high vitamin C doses can cause GI upset/diarrhea
What regulators actually say
"Vitamin C is generally well tolerated; the tolerable upper intake level for adults is 2,000 mg/day, with GI distress as the main adverse effect at higher intakes."
"Acerola, raw: contains approximately 1,677 mg vitamin C per 100 g, one of the highest natural sources of vitamin C."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard food/dietary supplement ingredient; vitamin C nutrient regulations apply
European Union — EFSA
Standard food/supplement ingredient
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