West Indian cherry (1) is the fruit of M. emarginata (Malpighia). It is rich in vitamin C and its unique anti-aging factor (SOD)- superoxide dismutase.
2. At the beginning of the 20th century, West Indian cherries spread from tropical America to Hawaii, and then spread widely in tropical and subtropical regions of the world through India and Southeast Asian countries. There are many cultivated and wild Brazilian cherry trees in the sandy land of northeast Brazil, and now Brazil has become the largest producer and exporter of acerola cherry.
3. Some botanists tried to introduce acerola cherry to China and plant it in tropical areas such as Yunnan, Guangxi and Guangdong, but failed to survive. Only in Taiwan Province Province, Hainan, Sansha and other islands have a small area of cultivation. Even so, botanists have not given up their research.
After many hardships, we finally successfully planted acerola cherry in Beihai, which is the first successful planting example in China. At present, it has been successfully introduced and planted in Zhengzhou, Henan, Liuyang, Heyuan, Dongguan, Zhanjiang and other places, filling the gap that West Indian cherries cannot be planted in Chinese mainland.
5. The West Indian cherry planted in Beihai is an excellent variety that has been optimized for many years, which is suitable for large-scale planting in Chinese mainland and does not require high soil. As long as the light is sufficient, it can bear fruit from April to May every year and last until 1 1 and 65438+February. It is very suitable for large-scale planting in picking gardens, as well as for planting green trees, bonsai and families.
Second, the main value of acerola cherry
1, the content of vitamin C in west Indian cherry is the third highest among the plants planted at present, and the content of vitamin C per 100 g fruit is 1677 mg, which is 3 1 times that of lemon, 27 times that of strawberry and 18 of kiwifruit, second only to kakaduri and Kamiguo.
2. At the same time, it also contains vitamin A, vitamin B 1, vitamin B2, iron, calcium and other elements. Vitamin C is an indispensable and important component to maintain human life. It can prevent colds and scurvy, improve human body resistance, and has certain effects on beauty and cancer prevention. Widely used in health care, beverages, beauty and other fields.
3. Providing natural vitamin C from the essence of West Indian cherry: Choose West Indian cherry with the highest vitamin C content in green fruit. One fruit is equivalent to the sum of vitamin C content of five oranges, and it is rich in vitamin P which can promote the activity and bioavailability of vitamin C, so its absorption and effect far exceed that of vitamin C from other sources.
4. High overall nutritional content: West Indian cherry is not only one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C, but also provides vitamins A, E, P, B, protein and various mineral trace elements necessary for human body.
5, pure quality, safe to eat: crisp and refreshing taste, no synthetic additives such as sucrose, pigment and preservatives, and no side effects after long-term consumption.
Third, discover the mystery of acerola cherry.
1, quinic acid
Belonging to aromatic organic acid compounds. Studies have shown that it has antioxidant effect, can enhance DNA repair ability, and has potential liver protection effect.
2. Caffeic acid has antidepressant and hepatoprotective effects.
Belonging to aromatic organic acid compounds. Studies have shown that it may have antioxidant effect, nitrosation inhibition effect, antidepressant-like effect and liver protection effect.
3. Ferulic acid is antimicrobial.
Belonging to aromatic organic acid compounds. Studies have shown that it has potential free radical scavenging, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic and anticancer effects.
4. Chlorogenic acid can relieve pain and help lower blood sugar.
Belonging to aromatic organic acid compounds. Studies have shown that it has antioxidant activity, antibacterial effect and analgesic effect, which is beneficial to cardiovascular health and has the function of assisting in lowering blood sugar.
5. p-coumaric acid can scavenge free radicals and resist oxidation.
Also known as p-hydroxycinnamic acid, it belongs to phenolic acids in polyphenols. Studies have shown that it has the functions of scavenging free radicals, antioxidation and anti-platelet aggregation.