Camu-camu is a native Amazonian fruit mainly known for its high vitamin C content. Its composition confers high antioxidant capacity on this fruit and makes it a potential source of antioxidant products. The use of spray-drying with the aid of a carrier agent is a technique that has been applied for the preservation of important components of foods and drugs. The objective of our work was to evaluate the influence of those agents used as shell material on the vitamin content and total phenolic compounds of camu-camu powder juice obtained by spray-drying. Materials and methods.
A commercial frozen camu-camu pulp was the raw material; maltodextrin and gum arabic were the selected carrier agents. Processes were performed in a mini-spray-dryer with inlet and outlet air temperatures of 180 °C and 85 °C, respectively, and a drying air flow rate of 700 L·h1. Laser diffraction was used to determine the particle size distribution of the samples, and sorption isotherms of spray-dried camu-camu were measured using a static gravimetric method. Total phenolic compounds and vitamin C were determined in the raw pulp and in the powders obtained. Results. When using gum arabic and maltodextrin as the carrier agents, the moisture results obtained for the spray-dried camu-camu powders were 2.8% and 3.2%, respectively; the process yield was 84% and 72%, respectively. The spray-dried powder produced using gum arabic presented higher contents of vitamin C [(15,363 ± 226) mg·100 g1] and phenolic compounds [(6,654 ± 596) mg GAE·100 g1] than the powder obtained with maltodextrin, respectively (11,258 ± 298) mg·100 g1 and (5,912 ± 582) mg GAE·100 g1. Conclusions. The concentration factors for the vitamin C and phenolic compounds in camu-camu powder reveal the effectiveness of spray-drying to preserve the antioxidant capacity of this fruit. Gum arabic was a more effective barrier than maltodextrin for bioactive compound retention.
About Our Organic Camu Camu Camu-Camu is the common name for Myrciaria Dubia a small Amazonian fruit that is known as the highest vitamin C content of any plant in the world, containing 12-13% Naturally occurring Vitamin C. Camu Camu Berries Camu Camu and Vitamin C Oranges provide 500-4,000 ppm vitamin C, or ascorbic acid; acerola has tested in the range of 16,000 to 172,000 ppm. Camu Camu has 30 times the amount present in an orange Camu-camu provides up to 500,000 ppm which is about 2 grams of vitamin C per 100 grams of fruit. In comparison to oranges, Camu-Camu provides thirty times more vitamin C, ten times more iron, three times more niacin, twice as much riboflavin, and 50% more phosphorus. tiny 1 teaspoon equals about 180-250mg of Vitamin C. Approved Health Benefits of Camu Camu * Micronutrients in Camu Camu Powder contribute to: tiny immune system support tiny energy-yielding metabolism & iron absorption tiny healthy blood vessels tiny nervous system support tiny maintenance of bones & teeth tiny normal psychological function tiny normal function of cartilage tiny protection of cells from oxidative stress tiny healthy gums tiny reduction of tiredness and fatigue tiny improvement of skin health tiny regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin
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Camu Camu is a native fruit of the Peruvian Amazon. Compared to oranges, camu camu offers 30 times more vitamin C, 3 times more niacin, twice as much riboflavin, and fifty percent more phosphor. The camu camu powder can be used in juices, nectars, yogurts, jellies, and non-alcoholic beverages. It is rich in ascorbic acid or natural vitamin C. Camu camu dehydrated powder can be used to make capsules, tablets, or to enhance sports drinks, nutraceuticals, and Citrus Punch. It is a great food supplement and antioxidant, it helps improve the immune system. Its consumption is especially important in children, also for pregnant and lactating women and in older adults, it helps to complement the diet with good amounts of vitamin C. Organic certificate USDA NOP, and EU We also provide certificate of analysis. Presentation: 20kg BOX. Available for Export Supply Sea/Air and Door.
The camu camu powder can be used in juices, nectars, yogurts, jellies, and non-alcoholic beverages. It is rich in ascorbic acid or natural vitamin C. Camu camu dehydrated powder can be used to make capsules, tablets, or to enhance sports drinks, nutraceuticals, and Citrus Punch. It is a great food supplement and antioxidant, it helps improve the immune system. Its consumption is especially important in children, also for pregnant and lactating women and in older adults, it helps to complement the diet with good amounts of vitamin C.
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