The acai berry (ah-sigh-ee) is indigenous to the Amazon rain forest and looks like a purple grape or marble. The fruit grows in large palm trees, which reach up to 80 feet. The berries grow in bunches, and each acai palm tree can yield between three and eight bunches. The Acai fruit is 90% seed pit and 10% pulp.

Acai berry has a unique tropical fruit flavor and provides a high amount of nutritional benefits. The acai berry contains high amounts of antioxidants also known as anthocyanins. It also contains Omega Fatty Acids (healthy fats), Amino Acids, Fiber, Iron and many other vitamins and minerals.

Acai fruit has immense nutritional, health and wellness properties. It is an antioxidant, an antibacterial, an anti-inflammatory, an antimutagenic and also benefits the cardiovascular system.

Acai berries contain very high levels of essential fatty acids & omegas proven to decrease LDL & maintain HDL cholesterol levels. They also feature an impressive concentration of antioxidants to help defend against free radicals and early aging. Acai berry is a source of a certain group of flavonoids called anthocyanins. The ORAC value of acai berry is higher than any other edible berry in the world! Acai fruit is also an excellent source of dietary fiber!

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