Acerola Cherry Extract Powder

Acerola Cherry Extract Powder Supplier/Manufacturer/Factory

Acerola cherry fruit extract, leveraging its natural high Vitamin C content combined with synergistic components such as flavonoids and polyphenols, boasts broad and expanding market applications. Primarily covering three core sectors—dietary supplements, functional food and beverages, and high-end cosmetics—it also extends to scenarios including pet healthcare and natural food additives. With the advancement of localized cultivation and extraction technology, its penetration in emerging tracks such as precision nutrition, clean-label food, and oral beauty continues to rise, establishing itself as a high-growth category in the global natural functional ingredients market.

Healthkintai^® is specialized in manufacturing plant extract, surely including Acerola cherry extract.

The most popular specifications are 10%, 17% and 25% Vitamin C Acerola cherry extract powder, but other specifications can also be customized. If you require, please feel free to contact us at health@kintaibio.com.

The TDS of Acerola Cherry Extract Powder

Regulatory Status of Acerola Cherry Extract Powder

Acerola cherry extract powder is a well-accepted ingredient globally for its nutritional properties, regulated as a food/supplement rather than a drug.

United States (FDA)

Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), naturally derived, is GRAS under 21 CFR 182.8013, allowing its use as a nutrient with no limits beyond cGMP.

Legal under DSHEA, focusing on natural vitamin C source, requiring GMP and truthful labeling.

European Union (EFSA)

Allowed in food supplements and fortified foods as a safe, traditional fruit source, but specific health claims need authorization.

Canada (Health Canada)

Approved as a natural source of Vitamin C and antioxidants, listed in the NHPID.

Australia (TGA)

Permitted as a natural Vitamin C source in listed medicines, subject to quality standards.

Acerola Cherry Extract Powder Botanical Source

Due to the innate advantages of China’s tropical golden planting belt, our Acerola cherry extract powder takes Acerola cherries from Hainan’s core producing areas as the primary source.

Sourced from high-quality planting bases such as Lingao, Qiongzhong, and Yongxing Island in Sansha, Hainan, this region boasts abundant year-round sunlight and moderate temperature differences. The volcanic soil rich in organic matter perfectly aligns with the growth needs of Acerola cherries, yielding fruits with a vitamin C content as high as 1600-3000mg/100g. Adhering strictly to organic agricultural standards throughout the cultivation process, we implement ecological pest control and reject synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, ensuring the purity of raw materials from the source.

Acerola Cherry Extract Powder Extraction Process

Acerola Cherry Extract Health Benefits

Acerola cherry is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C. Its extract not only retains a high concentration of vitamin C but also contains a variety of bioactive substances such as flavonoids, polyphenols, chlorogenic acid, and β-sitosterol. These components act synergistically, endowing it with more comprehensive health benefits than pure vitamin C alone.

Acerola cherry extract benefits for skin

Compared with pure vitamin C of the same concentration, acerola cherry extract exhibits significantly superior scavenging activity against superoxide anions, hydroxyl radicals, and DPPH radicals. It effectively reduces cell damage caused by oxidative stress, thereby exerting a systemic anti-aging effect.

When combined with vitamin E, it produces a synergistic and complementary effect, jointly protecting cell membranes and cytoplasm from free radical attacks and reducing the risk of skin photoaging as well as the likelihood of DNA damage.

Furthermore, acerola cherry extract can promote collagen synthesis, helping to diminish skin wrinkles and enhance skin elasticity and radiance. Meanwhile, it inhibits melanin production, achieving the cosmetic benefits of fading pigment spots and improving uneven skin tone.

Acerola cherry extract benefits for improvement of immunity

Acerola cherry extract can comprehensively enhance the body’s immune function, with its mechanism of action covering multiple key links in immune regulation:

It not only enhances the proliferation and differentiation of lymphocytes to effectively boost the body’s specific immune function, but also deeply participates in the process of antibody production to significantly strengthen the immune system’s ability to combat various pathogens.

Meanwhile, it maintains the integrity of mucosal tissues such as those in the respiratory tract and skin, building a solid first line of defense against external invasions for the body and reducing the risk of infection at the source.

In addition, by precisely regulating the body’s vitamin C levels, the extract can effectively alleviate cold symptoms, shorten the course of the disease, and help the body recover quickly.

Acerola cherry extract benefits for nutrient absorption and metabolism

Acerola cherry extract can effectively promote the processes of nutrient absorption and metabolism in the human body.

The vitamin C it contains converts ferric iron (Fe³⁺) into ferrous iron (Fe²⁺), which is more readily absorbable by the human body, significantly enhancing the efficiency of intestinal iron absorption and thereby effectively preventing iron-deficiency anemia.

Meanwhile, it improves the intestinal absorption of calcium, providing robust support for bone health. Furthermore, the extract can participate in the body’s cholesterol metabolism, aid in fat breakdown, reduce the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood, and maintain lipid metabolic balance.

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Acerola Cherry Extract Applications

In the field of dietary supplements

Our acerola cherry extract powder boasts naturally high vitamin C content as its core advantage, so it can be used for producing capsule-shaped and tablet-shaped dietary supplements.

In the field of functional food and beverages

Our acerola cherry extract powder, boasting core advantages such as naturally high vitamin C content, excellent water solubility, mild flavor, and synergistic bioactive components, serves as the ideal raw material for natural nutrient fortification and functional enhancement in the beverage industry.

In the field of high-end cosmetics

Our acerola cherry extract powder boasts outstanding formulation advantages including excellent water solubility, mildness, and low irritation. It not only exerts direct effects on the skin’s epidermis and dermis through topical application but can also be used as an oral beauty ingredient to achieve synergistic efficacy enhancement. Widely applied in various cosmetic subcategories such as serums, facial masks, lotions, and sun care products, it serves as one of the core raw materials for the upgrading of natural skincare formulations.

Acerola Cherry Extract Dosage and Side Effects

The core active component of acerola cherry extract is natural vitamin C, accompanied by synergistic ingredients such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Dosage recommendations should be primarily based on the actual vitamin C content in the extract. Side effects are mostly associated with excessive intake, and the extract exhibits a high safety profile at conventional dosages. The dosage of acerola cherry extract must be determined based on both the vitamin C concentration of the product and the intended use. General recommendations based on vitamin C content are as follows:

For adult daily health maintenance, the recommended daily vitamin C intake is 100–500 mg;

For immune enhancement (during cold seasons or post-illness recovery periods), the recommended daily vitamin C intake is 500–1000 mg;

For cosmetic skin care purposes, the recommended daily vitamin C intake is 300–800 mg;

For children aged 3–12 years, the recommended daily vitamin C intake is 30–100 mg;

For pregnant or lactating women, the suggested daily vitamin C intake is 100–150 mg;

For elderly individuals, due to their impaired digestive function, they are advised to opt for low-dose, divided administrations, with their daily vitamin C intake not exceeding 500 mg.

Acerola Cherry Extract Powder for Sale

Healthkintai^® has been specialized in manufacturing plant extract for over a decade, so we have rich experience in providing you with high-quality Acerola cherry extract powder.

• We can offer the free sample for you.
• We provide flexible ODM and OEM solutions, supporting custom formulation, packaging, and branding for your products.
• We can supply the Certificate of Analysis (COA) specific to each respective batch to ensure product traceability and compliance.
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If you want to purchase Acerola cherry extract powder with any specifications, please feel free to contact us at health@kintaibio.com.

FAQ

1. Does acerola help with weight loss?

Yes, acerola can support weight management by being low in calories, high in fiber for satiety, and rich in Vitamin C, which aids fat burning and energy metabolism, but be cautious of added sugars in processed products. Its high nutrient and antioxidant content helps overall metabolic function, making it a good addition to a healthy diet for weight loss.

2. Do acerola cherries help you sleep?

While regular cherries (especially tart ones) are known to help sleep due to their melatonin content, acerola cherries primarily support sleep indirectly by boosting energy and reducing fatigue through their extremely high vitamin C, which improves iron absorption for better oxygen transport and cell function, creating better conditions for restful sleep, rather than being a direct sleep inducer like tart cherries.