noun
- A small tropical fruit with a bright red or orange color, rich in vitamin C, produced by a shrub native to Central and South America.
Usage: Also called Barbados cherry or West Indian cherry; Commonly used in juices, supplements, and food products
Examples
- Acerola is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C.
- The acerola fruit is often processed into juice or powder for nutritional supplements.
- Many tropical regions grow acerola for both local consumption and export.
- Acerola berries have a tart flavor similar to cherries.
- Health food stores sell acerola supplements to boost immune function.