Acerola cherry is the fruit of the Acerola bush, a native plant of the West Indies. It stands out among other fruits for its high Vitamin C content - It is one of the richest known sources. Besides Vitamin C, Acerola also is rich in other nutrients, including carotenoids and anthocyanin-compound with antioxidant activity. Skyherb’ s Acerola is standardized to 17% and 25% naturally-occurring Vitamin C. SPECIFICATION: Sources: Malpighia glabra L -Natural Vitamin C: 17% , 25% ; tested by Titration DESCRIPTION: Shelf Life: 36 Months Packing: 25kgs/ drum Lead Time: In stock Price Terms: T/ T, L/ C at Sight FUNCTION: In contrast to synthetically produced vitamin C, acerola powder contains further substances like provitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, protein, iron, phosphorus and calcium. Through this unique combination acerola powder is assumed to have a substantially greater anti-oxidative effect as well as bioavailablity than that of synthetical vitamin C. Especially for people with allergies against citrus fruits, acerola powder represents a true alternative.