Vitamin C: how to ensure this antioxidant in the content of your food?

Vitamin C is among the food components that consumers most look for to improve immunity and make their health more resilient, which is known technically as ascorbic acid.

This antioxidant reduces the incidence of colds and flu, relieves stress, and increases the body’s absorption of iron. It also prevents strokes and eye problems, improves bone strength and fights free radicals that promote skin aging.

More than medicines or supplements, the preference is for products that bring this ingredient in a more natural way.

In the midst of a struggle to include only products that do not contain artificial compounds in daily consumption, food companies are reviewing their production processes, seeking to exchange colorings and flavorings for 100% natural inputs.

For companies that do not know how to plan the changes required for their food to meet new consumer behaviors, the first step is to switch from artificial ingredients to natural inputs. This measure will enrich the products, retaining customers and attracting new ones.

Where to find vitamin C-enriched inputs?

There are companies that specialize in the development of natural inputs that are used in food production processes. One of them is Blue Macaw Flora, which since 2007 has been partnering with national and international companies to change from artificial ingredients to 100% natural ingredients.

Powder extracts of camu camu, acerola, and acai are among the vitamin C-enriched products developed by the company.

To obtain these dry extracts, food goes through a process known as spray drying, which removes water from the fruit with no risk of nutrient and vitamin loss.

By turning these fruits into powder, it is possible to maintain different concentrations of vitamins and nutrients from the fruit. In this case, vitamin C.

From the dry extract with vitamin C developed by Blue Macaw Flora, the food industries manufacture products such as teas, energy drinks, juices, jellies, smoothies, among others.

Learn more about these dry extracts:

Acerola

Considered one of the most commercialized fruits in Brazil, acerola contains from 1,000 to 1,500 milligrams of vitamin C per 100g. It is also rich in minerals such as calcium, copper, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and zinc.

The sour small fruit helps treat and prevent liver and lung diseases and tuberculosis, as well as regulate metabolism and combat stress and skin problems. Another great power of acerola is to regulate insulin and glucose, reducing the concentration of sugar in the blood.

Camu Camu

Many nutritionists say camu camu means pure vitamin C. This typical Amazonian fruit has a higher concentration of this antioxidant than orange, lemon, and pineapple.

Camu camu becomes even more potent in combating cardiovascular disease when combined with a diet consisting of fiber, protein, and minerals. People who work out also like to consume the fruit, as it increases the energy levels of those who need to lose a few pounds.

The fruit also acts strongly to combat chronic diseases, including acne, arthritis, diabetes, viral infections, and headache.

Acai

This superfruit is greatly coveted for its energetic properties. Acai is rich in lipids, fiber, and minerals.

The fruit also has a high concentration of anthocyanins, substances that give the acai a purple color and have antioxidant properties, improving blood circulation and protecting the body against serious diseases such as cancer and atherosclerosis.

In addition to these three vitamin C-rich fruits, Blue Macaw offers other flavors of dry extracts: catuaba, yerba mate, guarana, and muirapuama.

In its portfolio, there are also fruit powders and fruit bits. This product is aimed at the end consumer and can be found in natural goods stores or marketed as a private label product.

If your company is looking for partnerships to develop 100% natural and vitamin C-rich products, you can count on Blue Macaw Flora. Contact us by phone: 55 11 2503-5356 or by e-mail: contato@bluemacawflora.com. We will be delighted to serve you!