Acerola fruit leather
Acerola fruit leather is a chewy, dried snack made by pureeing acerola cherries (a small, bright red tropical fruit) and spreading the paste thinly to dehydrate. It typically contains just the fruit itself, sometimes with a touch of lemon juice or a natural sweetener like honey, and is a popular treat in regions where the fruit grows, such as Brazil, Central America, and the Caribbean.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This fruit leather is naturally high in carbohydrates, primarily from the fruit's natural sugars, and is virtually fat-free and low in protein. It is an exceptional source of vitamin C, providing well over 100% of the daily value per serving, along with notable amounts of vitamin A and potassium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 75 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 380 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 mcg RAE |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
| Folate | 15 mcg |
Per 1 piece (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Acerola is one of the world's richest natural sources of vitamin C, containing up to 50 times more per gram than an orange. Making it into leather is a traditional method of preserving this highly perishable fruit, concentrating its nutrients and intense, tart-sweet flavor into a portable form.
