Region Grown
Floodplain areas of the Amazon River.
Description
This powerful berry is a deep purple color, similar shape to a blueberry, with a hard inner seed that occupies 90% of the berry. The taste of Açai has been described as a rich berry flavor with a subtle chocolate aftertaste.
Brazilian Uses
Açaí is a staple food for the people of the Amazon and is eaten every day when it is in season. Açaí has recently become very popular blending in drinks or served in bowls in areas such as Rio for it’s health and energy properties.
How Zola Uses
Açai is a key ingredient in all Zola Juices and Zola Superfruit Smoothies.
Key Benefits
Research shows Acai to be loaded with antioxidants, 500% more than blueberries, that bind to free radicals and help fight disease and aging.
Research shows Acai to be loaded with antioxidants, 500% more than blueberries, that bind to free radicals and help fight disease and aging.
