Amazonian fruit Super Açai rich in antioxidants
Açai (pronounced: Ah-sah-ee) is a rainforest berry that grows on Euterpe oleracea palm trees in the Amazon basin. This dark purple berry has a fruity taste with a hint of chocolate. For centuries the local inhabitants have used the berry as a staple part of their diet to boost energy levels, build the immune system and treat ailments including infections and diarrhoea.
Over the last decade the berry has become popular in the coastal cities of Brazil, and açai smoothies are now central to Brazilian beach culture. In particular, the berry is eaten by fitness enthusiasts and athletes for its energising and detoxifying properties. Before long, Brazilians were exporting açai either as a frozen pulp or dried.

With high levels of antioxidants and cholesterol-fighting fatty acids, the Amazonian açai berry has been hailed as the new 'superfood'. Manufacturers are adding açai to food and drinks as part of a growing trend towards healthier eating.
Açai is a rich source of a class of polyphenolic flavonoids called anthocyanins, which are the same antioxidants that give wine its health benefits.

In summary, açai berries are high in antioxidants that protect the body against free radical damage. The antioxidant compounds in açai are able to enter human cells in a fully functional form and perform free radical scavenging actions in human plasma. Açai has been valued as a superfood that contains significant amounts of nutrients and supports the normalisation of health and well being.

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Nutritional information contained here is based on research literature and published knowledge on nutrition.
Any nutritional suggestions should not be taken as medical advice.

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