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Acerola

Other names: barbados cherry, Puerto Rican cherry, West Indian cherry

Also known as a Barbados cherry this small fruit is about the size of a cherry and contains high amounts of vitamin C. Acerola can be eaten fresh or used to make jams or jellies.
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Substitute for acerola

For one cup of acerola substitute 1 cup of pitted cherries.

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Nutrition Facts
(USDA#9001)
Serving Size
1 cup (98 grams)
Calories
31
Total Fat
0g
  Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
7mg
Potassium
143mg
Total Carbohydrates
8g
  Dietary Fiber
1g
  Sugars
0g
Protein
0g
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