Acerola Cherry

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Acerola Cherry ingredient nutrition, cost, sustainability, and supply chain data — Journey AI by Journey Foods

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$8.399/kg

Nutrition analysis

Nutrition Table
Calories (kcal/lb)
145
Protein (g/lb)
1.81
Fiber (g/lb)
4.99
Total Sugars (g/lb)
0.00
Total Fat (g/lb)
1.36
Saturated Fat (g/lb)
0.31
Monosaturated Fat (g/lb)
0.37
Polyunsaturated Fat (g/lb)
0.41
Unsaturated Fat (g/lb)
0.78
Trans Fat (g/lb)
0.00
Cholesterol (mg)
0.00
Sodium (mg/lb)
31.75
Potassium (mg/lb)
662.24
Iron (mg/lb)
0.91
Vitamin C (mg/lb)
7620.35

Nutrition Profile

Acerola Cherry has a nutrition profile including 145 kcal/lb calories, 1.81 g/lb protein, 4.99 g/lb fiber, and 0.00 g/lb total sugars. It also provides 1.36 g/lb total fat, 662.24 mg/lb potassium, and 0.91 mg/lb iron.

Cost Range and Volatility

Acerola Cherry is currently priced at $8.399/kg. Journey AI tracks ingredient pricing over time to help CPG teams monitor cost movement, identify pricing trends, and support sourcing and product development decisions.

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Sustainability Score & Explanation

Journey AI evaluates ingredient sustainability using environmental indicators such as water usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and upcycled status. These factors can help CPG teams compare ingredients and support sourcing decisions.

Common CPG Use Cases

Acerola Cherry is commonly used in beverages, fruit preparations, supplements, functional foods, nutrition products, and formulations seeking a fruit-based source of vitamin C.

Supply Chain Risk Level

Supply chain risk data is currently unavailable for this ingredient. Journey AI evaluates supply, sourcing, and availability factors to help CPG teams assess ingredient risk.

Regulatory Status

This ingredient is used as a food ingredient and is subject to applicable food safety, labeling, and ingredient regulations in the markets where it is sold. Regulatory requirements may vary by country and product application.

Clean Label Compatibility

This ingredient can be used in clean label formulations when its source, processing method, and labeling meet the requirements of the intended product. Final compatibility depends on formulation and application.

Alternatives Comparison

Acerola Cherry alternatives may include camu camu, citrus ingredients, rose hips, and other fruit-based vitamin C sources depending on formulation goals.

Data sourced and verified by Journey AI's Operations Scientist. Updated monthly.

Sustainability analysis

Water Usage (l/kg)
3142
GHG Emission (kg/kg)
1.56
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