What is Acai’s nutritional content?
Açai is packed with energy and really is one of the world’s wonder fruits in terms of its nutritional properties. Açai berries contain many more antioxidants (anthocyanins) than pomegranates or blueberries. The ORAC value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) of acai is higher than any other edible berry in the world. It also contains high levels of Omega 6 and 9 fatty acids, valuable dietary fibers, amino acids, and minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. It is the synergy of all these properties in one fruit that makes acai so sought after. How does the quality of acai vary? The vast majority of acai is wildly harvested and once picked is highly perishable and will spoil within 24 hours. Consequently, Acai must be immediately frozen in order to retain most of its natural characteristics and goodness. Over 90% of the acai berry is a seed with only 10% being the edible pulp. This 10% of the fruit must be blended with water to make the acai into a useable and edible for
