Characteristics
Food supplement
Camu Camu (Myciaria dubia) is an exotic shrub growing in tropical and subtropical areas of the Amazon, mainly in Peru. Its small fruits are one of the richest source of vitamin C. Apart from a high content of antioxidants, camu camu also contains amino acids, calcium, potassium, beta carotene and other phytonutrients. Its fruits are of red or purple colour with light pulp and taste sour with fresh lemon aroma. For production, only full ripe and succulent fruits are carefully collected. They are fermented under low temperatures, in order to preserve the high level of their nutritional values, and
then dried in the sun and fi nally powdered.
Composition
100% powder from organic sun-dried camu camu fruits
Camu Camu is regarded as a fruit with the highest content of natural vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Vitamin C is a strong natural antioxidant which strengthens the immunity and quality of life. It is also rich in proteins, animo acids, minerals (calcium, potassium, iron and phosphor), vitamins (thiamin, niacin, riboflavin) and flavonoids.
| Nutrition Facts | in 100 g | in 2 g | % *per dose |
| Energy | 1 561 kJ / 373 kcal | 31 kJ / 8 kcal | |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | |
| - of which saturates | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 91 g | 1.8 g | |
| - of which sugars | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fibre | 2 g | 0 g | |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 0 g | |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Vitamin C | 11 800 mg | 236 mg | 295 % |
* Reference intake value per 1 dose = 2 g. This packaging contains 40 doses.
Application and recommended dosage
Mix recommended amount once a day in a glass of water. The powder is also suitable for the preparation of smoothies and cocktails. Do not heat up!
Recommended dosage: 2 g of powder a day
Food supplement, it is not a substitute for a varied diet. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
Others
Storage: Store in a dry place in a closed container, out of reach of children. Keep away from direct sunlight.
Country of origin: Peru
Weight: 80 g
