What is Acai
This berry grows on the açaí palm tree, which bears fruit in clusters under broad leaves. It’s harvested in big bunches of small, grape-like berries that look like beads hanging from the fronds. Each berry has a large pit that takes up 70 percent of the mass, which is removed before consuming.
The acai berry has been a staple food of people living near and around the Amazon River delta, from Brazil to Peru, for all of recorded history. Traditionally the tiny, dark purple-fleshed berry is soaked in water to soften the flesh and skin in order to rub it free from the hard pit inside. The resulting violet mush is eaten with fish, game meats, as a soup or as a condiment (though the trend nowadays is to blend it with other ingredients into a smoothie to drink or top with other healthy ingredients in a bowl).
The benefits of acai
The health halo is real— I mean, to an extent. Acaí berries are a nutrient-dense food with very little sugar and plenty of promising benefits, but don’t go mistaking them for some form of magical cure-all (or “purple gold,” as they’ve been deemed by many). Here are the main health perks they do have.
- Antioxidants: The same plant component that gives the acaí berry its deep purple color, anthocyanin, also acts as an antioxidant in the body. Acaí has an incredible amount of antioxidants (three times the amount that blueberries offer), which will help neutralize the damaging effects of free-radicals in your body.
- Fiber: At around 2 grams per serving, acaí serves as a source of heart-healthy fiber in your diet.
- Low sugar: If you’re looking for a lower sugar dessert swap, acaí is perfect. It contains anywhere from 0 to 2 grams of sugar per serving, which is much less than almost any other fruit (let alone an ice cream cone, cake, or cookie).
- Calcium: While not a significant source, acaí does contain some calcium, which will help keep your bones, muscles, and heart strong.
Enjoy it your way
The original Brazilian recipe is ready to eat. You can also make your own creamy Organic Açaí bowl, smoothies or juices
The original recipe
Amazon Power has the original Brazilian recipe – the most concentrated and delicious Organic Açaí blend. Because the açaí berry perishes within 2 days, we use a freezing process that locks in and preserves all the nutritional value. It´ll be like you picked it yourself
Pure Frozen Acai Pulp
Our pure frozen organic acai berry pulp is unsweetened and untouched. For the true acai fans who simply want the unadulterated pure taste of acai. Pure frozen organic acai pulp is perfect for organic and healthy food shops, whole foods or general grocers, retailers and gyms.
Acai Smoothie Pack 200gr Frozen
Our Original Organic Acai 200g Frozen Smoothie Pack is perfect for fast paced food service situations where portion control is important. Simply tear the pack and squeeze it into your smoothie, juice or creamy açaí berry bowl.
The Original Organic Frozen Açaí 200g Smoothie Pack also sells very well in retail situations when displayed in a freezer. Customers love the convenience of the small packaging as it is the perfect snack and energy boost for people on the go.
Acai Powder
The Organic Acai Powder is pure açaí berry pulp that’s freeze dried. It’s a 250g super concentrated natural food supplement with nothing added. With one of the highest antioxidant levels of any fruit worldwide, the açaí berry is exemplary in supplying our bodies with the much needed energy used to get through our busy and active lives.