⚠ Cold chain product — requires refrigerated or frozen transport and storage throughout the supply chain. Temperature compliance is mandatory and must be documented per shipment.
| Field | Detail |
|---|
| Commercial Name | Camu Camu — Fresh Whole Fruit |
| ELMNT Code | Cc·03.1 |
| Botanical Name | Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh |
| Plant Family | Myrtaceae |
| Geographic Origin | Peruvian Amazon · Loreto Region |
| Plant Part Used | Whole fruit |
| Processing Method | Hand-harvested · Sorted · Washed · Fresh · No processing |
| Cold Chain Required | Yes · Mandatory throughout supply chain |
| HS Code (Reference) | 0810.90.50.00 ¹ |
¹ HS code provided for reference only. Fresh camu camu fruit is subject to stringent phytosanitary controls at origin (SENASA Peru) and at destination (USDA APHIS / EU Plant Health Regulation 2016/2031). Importers must verify import permits and applicable tariff classification prior to shipment.
Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia) is a small, dark purple-red berry native to the Amazonian floodplains of Peru's Loreto region. It is globally recognized as the highest natural source of vitamin C of any known fruit, with concentrations ranging from 1,000 to over 3,000 mg per 100g of fresh pulp. Fresh whole fruit is the base form of the ingredient, harvested by hand and delivered under strict refrigerated cold chain without any processing or additives.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|
| Appearance | Small round berry · 1–3 cm diameter · smooth skin |
| Color | Dark purple to red-purple · uniform ripeness |
| Flavor | Intensely sour · characteristic · high acidity |
| Aroma | Characteristic tropical berry · fresh · clean |
| Foreign Matter | Absent |
| Ripeness | Uniform commercial maturity · Brix ≥ 5.0 |
| Parameter | Unit | Reference Range |
|---|
| Moisture | % | 88.0 – 94.0 |
| Total Soluble Solids (Brix) | °Brix | 5.0 – 8.0 |
| pH | — | 2.5 – 3.5 |
| Titratable Acidity | % citric acid | 2.0 – 3.5 |
| Crude Protein | % (fresh weight) | 0.3 – 0.6 |
| Total Fat | % (fresh weight) | 0.1 – 0.5 |
| Total Carbohydrates | % (fresh weight) | 4.0 – 7.0 |
| Crude Fiber | % (fresh weight) | 0.3 – 0.8 |
Parameters based on international technical literature for Myrciaria dubia. Exact values certified per lot via COA available upon formal request.
| Compound | Unit | Reference Range |
|---|
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | mg/100g fw | 1,000 – 3,000 |
| Total Anthocyanins | mg/100g fw | 10.0 – 30.0 |
| Total Polyphenols | mg GAE/100g fw | 50.0 – 150.0 |
| Ellagic Acid | mg/100g fw | 2.0 – 8.0 |
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) degrades on exposure to light, moisture, oxygen, and heat. Declared ranges reflect values at time of production under controlled conditions. Actual content certified per lot via COA. Buyers should verify vitamin C content upon receipt and validate storage compliance throughout the supply chain.
| Parameter | Unit | Limit |
|---|
| Total Plate Count | CFU/g | ≤ 100,000 |
| Total Coliforms | CFU/g | ≤ 100 |
| E. coli | CFU/g | ≤ 10 |
| Salmonella spp. | /25g | Absent |
| Yeast & Mold | CFU/g | ≤ 1,000 |
| Metal | Unit | Maximum Limit |
|---|
| Lead (Pb) | mg/kg | ≤ 0.10 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | mg/kg | ≤ 0.05 |
| Arsenic (As) | mg/kg | ≤ 0.10 |
| Mercury (Hg) | mg/kg | ≤ 0.02 |
Limits aligned with EU Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and FDA guidance values.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Storage Temperature | 0°C – 4°C (32°F – 39°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 85 – 95% |
| Transport Requirement | Refrigerated container · Mandatory |
| Shelf Life (refrigerated) | 7 – 14 days from harvest |
| Shelf Life (frozen at -18°C) | Up to 12 months · Quality preserved |
Cold chain integrity is mandatory throughout the entire supply chain. Any temperature break must be documented and reported. Vitamin C content degrades rapidly above 4°C in fresh fruit.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Primary Packaging | Food-grade perforated ventilated boxes · Refrigerated |
| Net Weight per Unit | 5 kg / 10 kg box |
| Pallet Configuration | Upon formal inquiry |
| Pallet Dimensions | Standard pallet · 100 × 120 cm |
| Custom Packaging | Available upon request for volumes ≥ 1 FCL |
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EXW
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FAS
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CIF
CPT
CIP
DAP
DPU
Port of loading and destination terms confirmed upon formal inquiry. Available to all major international ports.
Certificate of Analysis (COA) — per lot
Phytosanitary Certificate — per shipment · SENASA Peru
Organic Certificates (NOP / EU Organic)
Certificate of Origin
Cold Chain Compliance Record — per shipment
Bill of Lading (BL)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
TDS — Extended Version
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The specifications contained in this document are provided for reference purposes only and are based on established international technical literature for Plukenetia volubilis L. They do not constitute a guarantee of quality, specification warranty, or binding commercial offer. Actual parameters are certified on a per-lot basis via independent Certificate of Analysis (COA), available upon formal request. ELMNT Global USA LLC reserves the right to update specifications as new technical data becomes available. This document does not replace a formal purchase agreement or sales contract.