
Hello everyone!
This is Takuchanman.
This will be another Okinawa-specific fruit introduction!
I’ve just been to Okinawa once and I’m captivated by it…
I will introduce some sightseeing spots in Okinawa next time!
This time I would like to write an article about acerola.
When I hear about acerola, I have an image of acerola juice or acerola sour, but I think I have only seen the actual acerola in pictures.
That’s because the rind of the acerola is very thin and it doesn’t keep well, so it gets damaged in two or three days and only processed acerola seems to be available.
Also, Japanese acerola is only produced in Okinawa,
You have to go to Okinawa during the season from May to November to see the actual product.
(I went in January, so unfortunately I couldn’t see them…)
So where are they made overseas?
A search shows that it is actively cultivated mainly in subtropical climates such as South America, Guam and Vietnam.
Acerola also contains many nutrients.
It is said to contain five times more vitamin C than lemons and is rich in polyphenols, folic acid and potassium, making it good for preventing colds and for beautifying the skin.
Because of its high nutritional content, it is also known as the ‘little red gem’ or ‘fruit of the gods’ in its native region.
Everyone should try acerola when they visit Okinawa!


