How do I say it?
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Where is Açaí from?
These little bitty berry grows on palm trees in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil
Is Açaí really loaded with Antioxidants?
You bet! Açaí berries contain 500% more antioxidants than blueberries and 60% more than pomegranates
What’s a Free Radical?
Free radicals are formed inside or outside the body through multiple means including exercise, pollution, and certain foods. Free radicals cause ‘oxidation’ that can lead to cell damage. Free radicals are thought to be the biggest factor in aging and disease. Antioxidants help defend healthy cells, protect the body, and support overall wellness by neutralizing free radicals
Can people eat Açaí berries themselves, like strawberries or blueberries?
No. Unlike many other berries, Açaí is 90% seed and 10% pulp making it impossible to eat raw. In order for humans to consume Açaí, it must be processed into a pulp
How do Brazilians eat and drink Açaí?
Brazilians top fresh Açaí pulp with meat, fish and other foods. It is often frozen and mixed with Guaraná syrup (for energy), as well as organic cane juice to bring out the flavor notes of the berry. Surfers, jujitsu fighters, everyday workers, and hip urbanites are driving the huge demand for Açaí. Açaí has become mainstream, spreading throughout Brazil over the past 10 years. Virtually every street corner in Rio has an Açaí sign
How can Açaí have Omega Fatty Acids?
Açaí is 90% seed and 10% pulp. The omegas originate in the seed and gradually absorbed into the fruit pulp