Acerola cherry extract, also known as Barbados Cherry Extract, is a natural plant extract derived from the fruit of the acerola cherry (Malpighia glabra L.). The acerola cherry is native to the Caribbean region of the tropical American West Indies, and its fruit is rich in vitamin C and is one of the richest fruits known to contain vitamin C in the world. The vitamin C content of acerola cherry fruit can reach 2445 mg per 100 grams, which is much higher than other common fruits. In addition to vitamin C, acerola cherry extract contains A variety of nutrients including vitamins A, B1, B2, E, P, niacin, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, and protein.