The acai berry (ah-sigh-ee) grows in the Amazon rain forest and appears like a purple marble or grape. The berry grows in large palm trees, which reach up to 80 feet. The fruit grow in bunches, and each acai palm tree can yield three to eight bunches. The Acai berry is mostly seed pit and 10% pulp.
Acai fruit has a one-of-a-kind tropical fruit flavor and offers a high level of nutritional benefits. The acai fruit contains high levels of antioxidants called anthocyanins. It also contains Omega Fatty Acids (healthy fats), Amino Acids, Fiber, Iron and many other vitamins and minerals.
Acai has immense nutritional, health and wellness properties. It is an antioxidant, an antibacterial, an anti-inflammatory, an antimutagenic and also benefits the cardiovascular system.
Acai berries contain very high levels of essential fatty acids & omegas proven to decrease LDL & maintain HDL cholesterol levels. They also feature an impressive concentration of antioxidants to help combat free radicals and premature aging. Acai fruit is a source of a certain class of flavonoids called anthocyanins. The ORAC value of acai berry is higher than any other edible berry in the world! Acai is also an excellent source of dietary fiber!
