Premium Botanical Sourcing & Product Overview

Native to the exotic landscapes of South America and the tropical zones of the Antilles, the Acerola plant (Malpighia emarginata / Malpighia glabra) is a resilient shrub or small tree capable of reaching up to five meters in height. Cultivated predominantly in the rich soils of Brazil, the plant yields small (1-2 cm), oval-shaped fruits with an intense crimson red hue when fully ripe. Characterized by a tart, soft, and juicy flavor profile, a thin skin, and a large central seed, this superfruit has gained immense global recognition due to its unparalleled nutritional density.

As a premier Acerola Cherry Extract Manufacturer, Plant Extract Supply provides bulk, factory direct, 100% natural Acerola Cherry Extract powder. Meticulously processed to preserve heat-sensitive phytonutrients, our extract serves as a top-tier functional ingredient for dietary supplement formulations, functional foods, and the cosmetics industry.

Standardized Nutritional Profile: The Power of Natural Vitamin C

Our natural Acerola Cherry Extract powder is celebrated as one of the most concentrated botanical sources of naturally occurring ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Unlike synthetic ascorbic acid, the Vitamin C found in our extract is highly bioavailable, encapsulated within a naturally synergistic botanical matrix. We offer standardized profiles, including the highly sought-after Vitamin C 17% and 25% specifications, ensuring formulation consistency for our B2B partners.

  • Supreme Vitamin C Content: Our factory-supplied extract contains thousands of milligrams of intrinsic Vitamin C per 100 grams of powder—exponentially dwarfing the concentrations found in traditional citrus fruits like oranges and lemons.
  • Potent Antioxidant Matrix: Beyond its high Acerola Cherry Extract VC content, the extract is naturally abundant in powerful secondary metabolites, including flavonoids, anthocyanins, polyphenols, and carotenes. This diverse phytochemical profile works synergistically to neutralize free radicals and mitigate cellular oxidative stress.
  • Essential Trace Minerals: The extract retains a highly bioavailable spectrum of essential minerals, including calcium, iron, and magnesium, further elevating its comprehensive nutritional value.

Validated Health Benefits & Functional Properties

For product formulators and brand owners looking to create highly efficacious health products, Acerola Cherry Extract delivers multi-dimensional, scientifically backed benefits:

  1. Robust Immune System Support: The extraordinary concentration of natural Vitamin C acts as a catalyst for immune fortitude. It stimulates the proliferation and function of white blood cells (lymphocytes and phagocytes), significantly reinforcing the body's natural defense mechanisms against pathogens and infections.
  2. Cellular Antioxidant Defense: By leveraging a complex profile of naturally occurring flavonoids and polyphenols, the extract drastically reduces systemic oxidative stress, mitigating the risk factors associated with chronic diseases and decelerating cellular aging processes.
  3. Advanced Skin Health & Anti-Aging: As a critical co-factor in collagen synthesis, the natural Vitamin C in this extract is indispensable for maintaining structural connective tissue, enhancing skin elasticity, promoting dermal radiance, and reducing the appearance of fine lines.
  4. Optimized Iron Absorption: The high concentration of ascorbic acid efficiently converts poorly absorbed non-heme iron (plant-based iron) into a highly bioavailable state. This synergistic effect makes our extract a perfect companion ingredient in plant-based supplements aimed at preventing anemia.

Broad Industry Applications & Formulation Compatibility

Our finely milled Acerola Cherry Extract powder exhibits exceptional solubility and stability, making it highly versatile across multiple sectors:

  • Nutritional Supplements: Ideal for encapsulations, effervescent tablets, and gummy formulations as a premium, plant-based Vitamin C supplement for individuals requiring enhanced immune and nutritional support.
  • Functional Beverages: Excellent water solubility allows for seamless integration into ready-to-drink (RTD) juices, wellness shots, sports nutrition shakes, and daily hydration powders.
  • Food Additives & Clean-Label Preservatives: Functions as a natural nutritional fortifier and clean-label antioxidant in commercial baking, breakfast cereals, snack bars, and energy bars, prolonging shelf life while increasing nutritional claims.
  • Nutricosmetics & Topical Skincare: Extensively utilized in beauty-from-within formulations aimed at skin brightening, collagen protection, and anti-aging.

Technical Specifications & Basic Analysis

To guarantee product consistency and superior high-grade quality, Plant Extract Supply strictly adheres to stringent quality control parameters.

  • Test Method: Extract Microscopy / other validated methodologies
  • Loss on Drying: < 5% (Dryer)
  • Ash Content: < 5% (Dryer)
  • Bulk Density: 0.50 - 0.68 g/ml (Ph. Eur. 2.9.34)

Heavy Metal Parameters

  • Arsenic (As): < 2 ppm (ICP-MS / AOAC 993.14)
  • Cadmium (Cd): < 2 ppm (ICP-MS / AOAC 993.14)
  • Lead (Pb): < 2 ppm (ICP-MS / AOAC 993.14)
  • Mercury (Hg): < 0.5 ppm (ICP-MS / AOAC 993.14)

Microbiological Analysis

  • Total Plate Count: < 3,000 cfu/g (AOAC 990.12)
  • Total Yeast & Mold: < 300 cfu/g (AOAC 997.02)
  • E. Coli: < 10 cfu/g (AOAC 991.14)
  • Coliforms: < 10 cfu/g (AOAC 991.14)
  • Salmonella: Negative (ELFA-AOAC)
  • Staphylococcus: < 10 cfu/g (AOAC 2003.07)

Clean Label Declarations & Quality Certifications

We understand that transparency and traceability are paramount for modern formulators and global regulatory compliance. We hereby issue the following guarantees regarding our Acerola Extract:

  • Non-GMO Statement: Certified to be cultivated and manufactured completely free from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) plant material.
  • By-Products & Impurities Statement: Free from Parabens, Phthalates, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), and both primary and residual manufacturing solvents.
  • Gluten-Free Statement: Strictly manufactured without any gluten-containing ingredients; 100% gluten-free.
  • BSE/TSE Statement: Confirmed completely free from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) risks.
  • Cruelty-Free Statement: Ethically produced with absolutely no animal testing during any phase of development or manufacturing.
  • Vegan & Kosher Certified: Fully certified to meet rigorous Kosher and Vegan dietary standards, ensuring broad market demographic appeal.

Comprehensive Food Allergen Information

Our rigorous manufacturing standards prevent cross-contamination, ensuring this product does not contain any of the following major food allergens (nor their derivatives):

  • Peanuts / Peanut oils: No
  • Tree Nuts: No
  • Seeds (Mustard, Sesame): No
  • Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats, Spelt, Kamut (or hybrids): No
  • Gluten: No
  • Soybeans: No
  • Dairy (including lactose) or Eggs: No
  • Fish / Shellfish: No
  • Celery: No
  • Lupin: No
  • Sulphites (added or > 10 ppm): No

Partner with a Trusted Manufacturer

Whether you require highly standardized Vitamin C 17% or 25% formulations or are looking for the most competitive Acerola Cherry Extract price on the wholesale market, Plant Extract Supply provides secure supply chain solutions, transparent COAs, and rapid international logistics for your exact manufacturing needs.

For wholesale purchasing inquiries, specification sheet requests, formulation assistance, or custom order quantities, please contact our global sales department at [email protected].

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