ah-sah-EE!
That's how you ask for the most loved berry in Brazil.
Although the açaí berry was originally produced in forests
humid tropics of northern Amazonia, it was in Rio de Janeiro that we learned to consume
frozen fruit puree with other fruits and toppings.
It is a perfect combination with the healthy lifestyle of the "carioca" beach.
The açaí berry is the fruit of a palm tree called açaízeiro (Euterpe oleracea). Purple and clustered in bunches, the berry is characteristic of the forests of South America, especially Brazil.
Considered the black gold of the Amazon, açaí strongly moves the local economy of the regions with greater abundance of this fruit: Pará and Amapá, which are located in northern Brazil.
The fruit harvest occurs with the removal of the cluster, called cacho. After harvesting, the fruit goes through a depulping process that results in açaí pulp - one of the richest and consumed food in the regions of plenty of açaí.
ADVANTAGES
Gluten free
Avoids inflammation and damage in the intestinal tract and other parts of the body.
Vegan
Well-planned vegan diet following the guidelines of a healthy diet and containing all the nutrients our
body needs.
Lipid
Responsible for metabolic fuel, increasing immunity and making the body work better and with more energy.
Anthocyanins
Substance responsible for the purple color of the acai berry, with antioxidant properties that help fight free radicals, reduces bad cholesterol.
Calcium
Indispensable for healthy bones and teeth.
Amino acids
Allows rapid muscle recovery.
Protein
Helps in the formation of muscle mass which generates strength and definition of the body and ensures proper functioning of the immune system.
Omega 6/9
Promotes the production of good cholesterol fighting hypertension.