Naturex Organic Acerolife 32% Naturally Occurring Vitamin C (OCN70521)

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Acerola Cherry Juice Powder,

Acerola Juice Concentrate

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Vitamin Type

Vitamin C

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Vitamins

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Fruit Products & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

BSE-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Organic,

Plant-Based,

TSE-free

Food Ingredients Features

Free of Major Allergens,

Non-Irradiated,

Rich in Vitamins,

Spray Dried,

Suitable for Vegans,

Suitable for Vegetarian Foods

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Light orange to orange powder

Parameters for Positive Release

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Gluten	max. 10	mg/kg	—
Loss on Drying	max. 8	%	I.R. balance (CQ-MO-018)
Particles (Passing through max. 40 Mesh)	min. 95	%	Sieve (01.03.25)
Ascorbic Acid	30 - 34	%	HPLC (01.06.14)
Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity(ORAC)	min. 900	μmol/g	Fluorescence plate reader (CQ-MO-550)
Total Plate Count	max. 5,000	cfu/g	ISO 4833-1: 2013
Yeasts and Molds	max. 100	/g	ISO 21527: 2008
Bile-tolerant Gram-negative Bacteria	max. 100	/g	ISO 21528-2: 2017 without confirmation
Arsenic Content	max. 1.00	mg/kg	—
Cadmium Content	max. 1.00	mg/kg	—
Mercury Content	max. 0.10	mg/kg	—
Lead	max. 1.00	mg/kg	—
Pesticide Evaluation	Conform	—	—

Parameters not Routinely Tested

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Escherichia coli	Negative	per g	ISO 7251: 2005
Salmonella	Negative	per 25g	ISO 6579-1 2017
Staphylococcus Aureus	Negative	per 25g	ISO 6888-3: 2003-2004

Nutritional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Energy	max. 5	kCal	—
Energy (Fat)	max. 5	kCal	—
Total Fat	max. 0.5	g	—
Saturaed Fat	max. 0.5	g	—
Trans Fat	max. 0.5	g	—
Cholesterol	max. 2	mg	—
Sodium Content	max. 5	mg	—
Total Carbohydrates	max. 1	g	—
Total Dietary Fiber	max. 1	g	—
Total Sugars	max. 1	g	—
Total Added Sugars	max. 1	g	—
Total Protein	max. 1	g	—
Potassium (max. 2%DV)	0.0	mg	—
Vitamin D (max. 2%DV)	0.0	mcg	—

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Organic Acerola Juice Concentrate	95 - 100	%	—
Calcium Hydroxide	0 - 5	%	—

Notes

Micro Testing Principles: Limits guaranteed, selected microbiological parameters are monitored.

Heavy metals: Conform to regulatory requirements.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

FDA 21 CFR 170.30,

FDA Compliant,

FFDCA,

GMP,

Halal,

Kosher,

Organic Certified,

USDA NOP Certified

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Boxes

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

728 days

Storage Condition

Storage conditions: Dry, preferably full, hermetically sealed
Temperature conditions: Cool 10-18°C (50-65°F)
Handling: Protect against light., <60% humidity