What is Acerola?
Acerola is a fruit of Amazonian origin that can be found in tropical areas of America. Known for its high vitamin C content (about 40%), it is also rich in vitamins A B1 and B2 as well as carotenoids and flavonoids.
100 grams of Acerola contains about 1700 mg of Vitamin C.
Jam flavors:
- 100% acerola
- acerola with pineapple
- acerola with guava
- acerola with strawberry
- acerola with blackberry
Who are the producers?
The Asociación de Mujeres Exitosas de Pedernal is a group of women heads of household and housewives from the beautiful region of Pedernal de Puriscal, who have found in acerola a source of income for their homes. Together they have joined forces to develop their own processing plant, making delicious pulps, jams and soft drinks from this unique fruit.
