Organic Camu Camu Powder 12oz (340g)

Considered by many to be one of nature's most potent sources of full-spectrum vitamin C, camu camu berries are also packed with highly bioavailable vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidant flavonoids that can help you maintain optimal health. However, because raw camu camu berries have a particularly sour taste, they are often consumed in the form of a finely ground powder that can be added to drinks and recipes.

Groovy Bee® Organic Camu Camu Powder is a nutrient-dense, whole fruit powder sourced from the fresh berries of the Myrciaria dubia plant. It contains no gluten or GMOs and is certified Kosher and organic. Our ultra-clean camu camu powder is also vegan, non-China, non-irradiated and is meticulously lab tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology.

One of the best natural sources of vitamin C and flavonoids**

As potent antioxidants, vitamin C and flavonoids support healthy immune, cardiovascular and cognitive functions. Since vitamin C is necessary for natural collagen production, it is important for the healthy growth and development of your skin, bones and connective tissues.

By regularly consuming superfoods high in antioxidants like vitamin C and flavonoids, you can protect your body from oxidative stress and maintain optimal health and well-being. Amazingly, when it comes to vitamin C and flavonoid content, camu camu has few rivals.

According to an article published in the journal Food Research International, a 100 g serving of camu camu berries contains approximately 1,882 to 2,280 mg of pure vitamin C. This easily exceeds the amount found in other vitamin C-rich fruits, including acai berries, cloudberries and Barbados cherries. Camu camu also contains: 

• 200x more vitamin C than bananas
• 60x more vitamin C than oranges
• 56x more vitamin C than lemons
• 30x more vitamin C than kiwis

As for flavonoids, according to a study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, camu camu berries have great antioxidant potential due to their abundance of flavonoids like anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds. The study also confirmed that the main flavonoids found in camu camu berries are kaempferol and quercetin derivatives.

Nutritional profile of camu camu**

Camu camu contains plenty of beneficial vitamins and minerals. While primarily known for their high vitamin C content, camu camu berries also provide plenty of dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, protein, phosphorus, iron, manganese, potassium, copper, zinc and B vitamins like niacin, thiamin and riboflavin.

Compared to oranges, gram for gram, camu camu berries contain:

• 10x more iron 
• 3x more niacin 
• 2x more riboflavin
• 50% more phosphorus 

Additionally, camu camu berries are loaded with carotenoids, such as beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, and amino acids like serine, valine and leucine.