Camu Camu is an ingredient that I use in my Berry and Superfruit Powder. Camu Camu is now becoming a popular superfood because of its powerful antioxidants. When camu camu is paired with other ingredients such as acerola cherry and maqui, a cleansing and energizing blend is created.

So, What is Camu Camu?

Myrciaria dubia, more commonly known as camu camu is a shrub that grows in flooded areas of the Amazon rainforests in Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela.

Approximate Nutrition Facts per 100 Grams

Vitamin C: 3575% of DV
Copper: 10% of DV
Manganese: 106% of DV
Zinc: 2% of DV

*DV=Daily Value

Benefits

Camu camu has a few evidence-based benefits such as being very high in vitamin C and having powerful antioxidant properties. Other benefits may include reducing inflammation and weight and helping to fight viral infections*.

*there is no good evidence to prove that camu camu fights viral infections, but its antioxidants may help boost the immune system