Acerola (Malpighia emarginata) is a significant source of vitamin C in the natural form of ascorbic acid, containing as much as
1000 to 4500 milligrams per 100 grams of edible fruit. Vitamin C is an essential dietary nutrient, playing a role in immune system
health. It is also important in the synthesis of collagen, a structural component of bone, skin and blood vessels as well as the
synthesis of brain chemicals involved in mood regulation.