AcaiBerries

Acai Berries are the fruits of Brazilian Palm. This plant is native in the Amazon rainforest area, and can grow up to 30 metres. Acai Berries can be harvested twice a year. The acai berries have deep dark purple skin, with its seed occupying about 80%.

Brazilian has long history of consuming acai berries as food. They regard acai palm as a very important plant as acai berries are import ingredient of their food. In the northern region of Brazil, people have a tradition to serve acai in cuias with tapioca. In the southern area of Brazil, acai berries have also become a fashion. They consume acai berries as acai na tigela. As 50% of acai berries conntent is fat, it can deteriorate quickly after being picked. Therefore the fresh acai berries are only available in the local area.

Nowadays with the advanced technology, acai pulp can also be frozen and then shipped to all over the world. What is more, manufacturers also produce freeze dried acai powder. On one hand, its nutrional values are kept to the largest extent; on the other hand, it can be more easily shipped to different areas.

Acai berries (its pulp or juice) are very often applied in different smoothies, juice blends, and other drinks. The freeze dried acai powder can also be added into your teabag as well.

Scientific researches revealed that acai berries have high content of anthocyanins, and have the highest antioxidant value of any food. Antioxidant is the key element for our anti-ageing capabilities. It is also believed that acai berries are an excellant substances of weight loss.