Acerola grows as a tiny tree and has small, deep-red, cherry-like fruit. It is found primarily in and around the West Indies, but has a native range from South Texas through the Caribbean, Central America, Vietnam & Brazil. It's also called Barbados cherry, Puerto Rican cherry and West Indies cherry.

The fleshy red stone fruits, about the size of a small cherry, have a sweet flavor and contain very high amounts of vitamin C. Acerola is eaten fresh, used to make jams and jellies, and is also an important commercial source of natural vitamin C. Acerola is often also cultivated as an ornamental shrub, particularly in the southeastern United States.

Nutritional Benefits:

• One of the highest natural sources of Vitamin C
• Good source for vitamin A, Riboflavin, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium and Copper