Acerola
Enjoy Acerola berries
Malpighia emarginata
acerola
Barbados cherry
Malpighia punicifolia
Acerola berries have a taste that is tart much like green apples or crab apples and less like cherries. The fruits are juicy and very high in vitamin C and used The fruit grown locally can be used to make juices, pulps, vitamin C concentrate, and even baby food. It is rich in vitamin C, and also contains vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin. Athletes use acerola for improving physical endurance.
Side effects
Gout: The vitamin C content in acerola might increase uric acid levels and make gout worse. Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis): Due to the vitamin C content, in large doses, acerola might also increase the chance of getting kidney stones.