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Acerola

Level 1Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Acerola is a antioxidant — Antioxidant; natural source of vitamin C

Also: Barbados cherry

What it does

Antioxidant; natural source of vitamin C

Where you'll see it

Vitamin C supplements; food antioxidant

Benefits

A rich source of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): A rich source of ascorbic acid. Used in vitamin C