Acai berry is the fruit of the açai, common in the Amazon region. It is a small, round and dark colored fruit that ranges from purple and black.
Acai is the fruit of açaí (Euterpe oleracea). Also called juçara, it is one of the most important power sources for the inhabitants of the Amazon region, acai source land. The fruit is also found in other countries close to Brazil as Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Guyana. The açaí is a tree that can reach as high as 30 meters and prefers moist areas, a fact that makes it grow on the riverbanks.
The acai berry is a small round fruit, dark in color, ranging from purple and black, which has a small lump and little pulp. The fruit is found in clusters; açaizeiro each trunk produces up to four fruit bunches.
The beneficial effects of acai health are many. The fruit is rich in vitamins B, C, and have many minerals such as iron, calcium and potassium. Acai is also rich in anthocyanins, substances responsible for bloodstream. Compared with other fruits, acai is much more calories: 100 grams have on average 160 calories. Thus, it should be consumed in moderation.
To be appreciated, it is necessary that acai is wrinkled. Thus, the pulp is removed and mixed in water, resulting in the so-called "wine of açaí." The fruit is used in the preparation of drinks, sweets, ice creams and jellies. The fruit of the Amazon conquered palates in various regions of Brazil. The acai in the bowl, as it is called, is the most common form of fruit consumption: the pulp of frozen acai is hit with guarana syrup, resulting in a similar to ice cream folder.
Brazil is the major world producer of açaí, responsible for 85% of world supply.
