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Bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity

Camu camu is a rich source of bioactive compounds such as vitamin C, phenolic compounds and carotenoids. The bioactive compounds content confer to camu camu the antioxidant, antiinflammatory and healing properties. These have brought the use of this natural source in the development of functional products to improve the human well being.
The Amazonian Region

Camu camu is a native wild species from the Amazon. It grows naturally in the flood-prone banks of Amazonian rivers of black water. The external increased market demand of camu camu has converted this commercial Amazonian product a first alternative for the national agroindustry.

Camu camu: A SUPER-FRUIT with 60 times more vitamin C than an orange.