CAMU CAMU POWDER

Camu camu powder obtained by organic processes. The fruits are subjected to washing, disinfection , with pulping, dried, pulverized and packed .

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Myrciaria dubia ( H.B.K. )

PART USED:

o   Integral: Whole fruit 6 - 7 % of vitamin C

o   Pulp: Pulp + marc vitamin 9-14 % of C

ORIGIN AND DISTRIBUTION:

Amazon Bolivian, Brazilian, Colombian, Ecuadorian, Peruvian, Venezuelan and the Guianas. In the Peruvian Amazon have natural populations: Loreto and Ucayali. Currently there are crops plantations: M adre de Dios, Chanchamayo and Satipo (Junin), Tingo Maria  (Huanuco).

PROPERTIES:

This fruit is highly rich in vitamin C, which transforms into a real antioxidant source, in 100 grams of the pulp contains 30 times more than any other citrus fruit.

1. As this fruit is a semi-aquatic species, it can reach to stay seven months underwater in large periods of flooding about 20 or 30 degree heat without changing its properties, among which stands out because it is an excellent astringent, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, emollient nutritious , antiviral, anti-migraine , anti-depressant and a natural slimming .
2. Moreover containing 63 times more ascorbic acid , carotenoids , calcium, iron , niacin, riboflavin , thiamine proteins and is excellent participating in wound healing is a good influenza , preventing diabetes , cough , bronchitis , and alterations lung , helps make great mental, physical and sporting endeavors .
3. As natural vitamin C promotes the formation of collagen, which is essential for the body and holding many structures and assists in the formation of bones, teeth and gums , blood vessels and skin , can stimulate the body's natural defenses and intervene in iron absorption that comes from other foods.
4. Exerts a preventive and therapeutic action against cell aggression, due to the oxidation of free radicals, and is essential in these diets which require significant amounts of vitamin C.

CERTIFICATION: NOP and EU Organic International Certifications