topicAcerola Vitamin C Randomized Trial
claimGreen acerola (Malpighia emarginata) is among the richest natural sources of vitamin C and represents a promising raw material for natural antioxidant food ingredients.
evidence level4
citationCruz RG (2026)
sourceGreen Acerola (Malpighia emarginata) Extraction Optimization, Cellular Antioxidant Activity, and Spray Drying: Toward a Stable Vitamin C-Rich Powder.
topicAcerola Vitamin C Randomized Trial
claimExtraction of ascorbic acid from whole green acerola fruits was optimized using response surface methodology, with solvent composition and temperature as independent variables.
evidence level4
citationCruz RG (2026)
sourceGreen Acerola (Malpighia emarginata) Extraction Optimization, Cellular Antioxidant Activity, and Spray Drying: Toward a Stable Vitamin C-Rich Powder.
topicAcerola Vitamin C Randomized Trial
claimDental caries is a multifactorial chronic infectious disease that impacts healthcare costs globally, caused by alterations of the plaque microbiome and proliferation of cariogenic Streptococcus mutans .
evidence level4
citationTempesta AA (2026)
sourceAntimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity of a <i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i> SGL01, Vitamin C and Acerola Probiotic Formulation Against <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> DSM20523.
topicAcerola Vitamin C Randomized Trial
claimmutans , such as alternative strategies using probiotics, might be effective in preventing the development of dental caries.
evidence level4
citationTempesta AA (2026)
sourceAntimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity of a <i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i> SGL01, Vitamin C and Acerola Probiotic Formulation Against <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> DSM20523.