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Acerola juice
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 23 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 4.5 g 2%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 0.3 g 1%
- Sugars 4.5 g —
- Sodium 3 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 25 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 1600 mg 1778%
- Vitamin E 0.18 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 1.4 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 0.4 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.21 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 14 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 10 mg 1%
- Iron 0.5 mg 3%
- Magnesium 12 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 9 mg 1%
- Potassium 97 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.1 mg 1%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Selenium 0.1 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 23 | 0.4 g | 4.5 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × cup | 242 g | 56 | 1 g | 11 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 × fl oz | 30.2 g | 7 | 0.1 g | 1.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 × cup | 484 g | 111 | 1.9 g | 22 g | 1.5 g |
| ½ × cup | 121 g | 28 | 0.5 g | 5.4 g | 0.4 g |
| 3 × cup | 726 g | 167 | 2.9 g | 33 g | 2.2 g |
| 4 × cup | 968 g | 223 | 3.9 g | 44 g | 2.9 g |
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Questions about Acerola juice
What does acerola juice taste like?
It is sharply tart and fruity, rather than sweet like many orange juices. Dilute it with cold water or mix it with a sweeter juice if you find it too sour.
How do you use acerola juice in a smoothie?
Blend a small splash with banana, mango or berries; its tangy flavour cuts through the sweetness. Add it near the end and blend briefly, especially if you want to preserve more of its heat-sensitive vitamin C.
Can you cook with acerola juice?
You can stir it into a dressing, salsa or chilled sauce, but avoid boiling it: heat reduces its vitamin C. For a warm dish, add the juice after cooking, once the food has cooled a little.
How should you store acerola juice after opening?
Keep it tightly closed in the fridge and use it within the time stated on the packaging. Freeze leftover juice in small portions, such as an ice-cube tray, if you will not use it soon.
What goes well with acerola juice?
Its sharpness works well with tropical fruit such as mango, pineapple and banana, and with citrus in a punch or smoothie. A little honey or another sweetener can soften the tartness.
Can you use acerola juice instead of lemon or lime juice?
You can use it for a fruity tart note in drinks, dressings and marinades, but it does not taste exactly like lemon or lime. Start with less and add more to suit the recipe.
Is acerola juice higher in vitamin C than orange juice?
Yes: acerola juice has 1600 mg per 100 g, compared with 50 mg in orange juice. It is also much tarter, so you may prefer to dilute or blend it.
Is acerola juice as nutritious as eating acerola fruit?
Acerola fruit has 1.1 g of fibre per 100 g, while acerola juice has 0.3 g. Juice is convenient to drink, but the whole fruit provides more fibre.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171687 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
