fruit berry powders
Organic Camu Camu Powder
A small, very sour berry from the Peruvian Amazon, dried at low temperature and milled. Reddish brown, sharp and used sparingly.
- Reddish-brown powder with a distinctly sour, slightly bitter taste
- Organic camu camu berries from Peru, dried below 45 °C
- A pinch is enough for juices, smoothies and dressings
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About this product
What is camu camu powder?
Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia) is a shrub that grows in the flooded lowlands of the Amazon basin. Its cherry-sized berries are among the sourest fruits there are. Ours are grown organically in Peru and made into a fine powder from the fruit pulp.
How it is made
The berries are cleaned and disinfected, then cut to separate the pulp from the seed. The pulp is dehydrated at no more than 45 °C to preserve its character, milled, passed through metal detection and packed. Low-temperature drying is what keeps the flavour so lively.
What it tastes like
Sour first, then a gentle bitterness, with a light fruity aroma. The colour is a reddish brown. Because the sourness is so pronounced, this is a powder to measure in pinches rather than spoons.
How to use camu camu powder
Add a small amount to fruit juice, smoothies or lemonade for a sharp citrus-like edge. It works well in salad dressings and marinades, and a pinch in a fruit salad brings out the sweetness of the other fruit.
Quality and sourcing
Certified organic under EU Regulation 2018/848 (certifier NL-BIO-01). Suitable for vegans. Not irradiated and GMO-free. Shelf life of 24 months from production. Store at 20 to 25 °C, away from direct light and moisture.
Our standards
Every van Mel & Co. product is a single ingredient or a short, declared blend, with nothing added that is not on the label. Each one is supplied against a written specification that sets out its origin, sensory character, microbiological limits and allergen status. Where a product is certified organic, the certifying body is named in the specification. We pack in Stellenbosch and ship across South Africa in 100 g, 1 kg and 10 kg.
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