Camu Camu 8 oz

Description

Camu Camu highlights include:

• Cold/Flu
• 20x more vitamin C than oranges
• Weight loss/fat burning
• Antioxidant/Immune System
• Nutritious
• Cholesterol balance
• High Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Camu Camu questions?

1. What is camu powder?

Camu camu is a berry native to the Amazon rainforests of Peru and Brazil, known for its vibrant colors, ranging from pink to deep orange. It is considered a nutritional superfood due to its rich content of nutrients and potent plant compounds, particularly its high concentration of vitamin C.

2. How is your camu powder made?

Unlike ripened camu berries, Our camu berries are hand-picked at their peak vitamin C content stage, which takes place when they are just beginning to ripen, not when they are fully ripened.  Then, they carefully washed, dehydrated, and finely milled. This low-temperature, whole-fruit preservation process helps retain maximum nutrition, including the delicate vitamin C. Our powders contain no added sugars or artificial fillers, ensuring they are all-natural and maintain their original properties.

3. What are the benefits of Camu powder?

• Cold/Flu
• 20x more vitamin C than oranges
• Weight loss/fat-burning
• Antioxidant/Immune System
• Nutritious
• Cholesterol balance
• High Blood Pressure

Rich in vitamin C

Camu camu is a significant source of vitamin C, which plays a crucial role in the body. It supports the immune system and is essential for collagen production, a protein that maintains healthy skin, bones, and muscles.

Vitamin C also acts as a potent antioxidant, protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals—unstable molecules that can increase due to stress, poor diet, or environmental factors like pollution.

When free radicals outnumber antioxidants, it leads to oxidative stress, which is linked to chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Consuming foods rich in antioxidants like vitamin C helps counteract free radical damage and reduce oxidative stress.

Camu camu can contain up to 3 grams of vitamin C per 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of fruit.

Packed with powerful antioxidants

In addition to its high vitamin C content, camu camu contains other potent antioxidants, such as flavonoids like anthocyanins and ellagic acid. These antioxidants help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, which, over time, can contribute to chronic conditions such as heart disease and cancer.

The antioxidant properties of camu camu may be particularly beneficial for smokers, as smoking generates excessive free radicals and promotes oxidative stress.

May reduce inflammation

Camu Camu may help lower inflammation in the body, which is a contributing factor to many chronic conditions, including heart disease, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. The fruit pulp contains ellagic acid, a powerful antioxidant that inhibits aldose reductase, an enzyme linked to inflammation.

May support healthy blood sugar levels

Research involving 23 healthy individuals found that camu camu could help reduce the spike in blood sugar levels after consuming a high-carbohydrate meal.

4. What does camu powder taste like?

Camu berries, known for their exceptionally high vitamin C content and rich antioxidants, have a bold and bitter tangy flavor. Traditionally used in sweetened, lemonade-like beverages, they offer a taste that’s a cross between tart cherry and sour lemon. Their natural acidity makes them a great addition to fruit-sweetened smoothies and juices.

5. How much vitamin C is in your camu powder?

Each tablespoon of Camu Camu powder has an impressive 400 mg of vitamin C, which is about 400% of the Daily Recommended Intake (DRI). In its whole-food form, vitamin C is naturally paired with other nutrients that enhance its absorption and effectiveness in the body.

6. How to use camu camu?

Camu camu is bitter-sour, which makes it unappealing to eat on its own. Instead, it’s commonly available as pulp, puree, or juice, often sweetened to improve the taste.

The most popular form, however, is powder. This form has a higher concentration of nutrients due to the water being removed, extends shelf life, and is easy to use.

Camu Camu powder can be mixed into smoothies, oats, muesli, yogurts, or salad dressings. Pairing it with other flavors helps balance the sourness, making it more enjoyable.

For best results, add camu camu to food after cooking to preserve its nutrients, particularly its vitamin C content, which is sensitive to heat.