ACAI POWDER

The phytonutrient rich Acai berry (pronounced ah-sah-EE) comes from in the tropical Amazon regions of Brazil. These small, deep purple berries have a unique nutritional composition and a wonderful flavour profile that tastes of a mixture of chocolate and blueberries. 

Acai powder is increasingly popular, mainly to its rich antioxidant content. It is also a wonderful source of vitamins A, B1, B2 and B3 and  C, plant sterols, amino acids and dietary fibre. On top of that it also contains the minerals calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus and zinc. Acai also contains the anti-inflammatory nutrients anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, protocatechuic acid, procyanidins and epicatechin 

The vast combination of nutrients in the Acai berry contributes to increased energy levels, healthy, glowing skin, metabolism regulation, stimulation of the digestive system and prevents oxidative stress. 

Acai powder is very versatile, it  you can add it to smoothies, shakes,  juices, nutrient shots, porridge, breakfasts, puddings, cakes and raw food recipes. 

Antioxidant levels in fresh acai are 70 TE/100g (trolox equivalent, the  measurement of a substance’s antioxidant capacity compared to Trolox, an  antioxidant derivative of vitamin E) which is the highest of any fruit, twice the antioxidant level of blueberries and ten times that of  grapes. By freeze drying the pulp, up to 80% of the vitamins and  minerals present in the fresh pulp can be preserved and safely stored at room temperature for up to 18 months.