SÃO PAULO, April 1, 2020
/PRNewswire/ -- The global movement of consumers in search of
naturalness, health and well-being in their nutrition has put the
focus on Acerola fruit (Malpighia emarginata), one of the
greatest sources of vitamin C, with up to 30 times more L-ascorbic
acid than oranges, making it an attractive and increasingly popular
item in people's diets.
According to Mintel, a market intelligence agency, over the past
5 years the introduction of products containing Acerola has risen
by 40%.
Research indicates that vitamin C is essential to the
maintenance of several physiological functions, playing an active
role in cellular and biochemical processes. In addition to being a
highly effective antioxidant, the activities attributed to this
nutrient form the basis of its benefits to the immune system.
As a result of the potential biological effects attributed to a
high vitamin C content and the phenol compounds presence in the
fruit, the ingredients of Acerola are increasingly being applied in
beverages, dietary supplements, cereal bars, and to enrich juices
and nectars. Other important applications include meat products, as
an antioxidant, and in baking, to strengthen the gluten chain.
Founded more than 94 years ago in the world's largest biome,
Duas Rodas has been a pioneer in the manufacture of essential oils
in Brazil, and has extensive
expertise in flavors and botanical ingredients development.
As a result of research on the performance of the fruit's
benefits, this Latin American multinational is offering in its
portfolio options for powdered Acerola with a
standardized natural vitamin C concentration up to 34%,
allowing for the enrichment of foods and supplements.
"We have complete control and traceability of the supply chain,
to ensure the best possible performance and guaranteed supply,"
notes Duas Rodas International Business Director, Rosemeri
Francener. As she explains, the ingredients are produced at one of
the company's units in Brazil, the
world's largest producer of Acerola.
With 10 thousand clients in 30 countries, the company offers 3
thousand items, including flavors, natural extracts, dehydrates,
condiments, additives, ice cream, chocolate and candy products.
Founded by German immigrants, it has three factories in
Brazil, and an additional four in
Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. It has products with international
Kosher, Halal, Organic and Fair for Life certifications, as well as
FSSC 22000 and SMETA.
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SOURCE Duas Rodas