The acai berry has been used by the Brazilian population for centuries. This super berry was only discovered in Western countries in the nineteenth century. This berry is gaining more and more name recognition in the Netherlands and Belgium. Only few know the secrets behind the acai berry.

The acai berry

The acai berry is a round small berry. It has a black purple color similar to the color of the blue grape but smaller. There is a large seed inside and it is very juicy. These berries are mainly found in the Amazon region. They grow in tall palm trees that can reach a height of thirty meters. The berry grows in a cluster. Each palm tree produces a number of bunches varying between three and eight bunches. The acai berry is a healthy fruit. It contains proteins, omega fats, amino acids, electrolytes and important vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B1 and vitamin E. The berry cannot be used immediately after harvest. The acai is only released from the pulp after processing. The acai berry is perhaps the most expensive fruit found in the Amazon region.

Usage

• Desserts
• Diet products such as breakfast bars, shakes and smoothies
• Meat dishes
• Fish dishes
• Appetizer
• Shampoos
• Cream for the body
• Cream for the face
• Acai oil and acai powder
• Food supplements from the acai berry

History

At the time the acai berry was discovered, several tribes in the area of discovery (namely the Amazon region) conducted tests to discover its properties. In this way, more and more properties have been discovered that fit perfectly into today’s society. It was discovered that in addition to a healing effect (lowering cholesterol, promoting a healthy heart, treating infections), the berry could also provide protection and treatment against diseases. This super berry, discovered in a remote place, suddenly became world famous. She mainly owes her fame to a group of people on the coast of Brazil, namely the surfers. They decided to use the berry in smoothies and drinks. This quickly spread the acai berry to the rest of the world. This did not go unnoticed by the scientists. They investigated the berry further and very quickly discovered the special properties of the acai berry: enormous potency, antioxidants, vitamins, energy stimulating and high nutritional value. More and more companies and restaurants started incorporating the acai berry into their food (bars, snacks and dishes). The South American population has been aware of its nutritional value and its positive influence on health for years. In these countries, drinks and juices containing acai berry are more popular than drinking milk.With the success of acai berry, both demand and supply have increased. There are many websites that offer the acai berry. Caution is advised when ordering online. Many products offered are counterfeit products. They contain neither antioxidants nor the extracts contained in the acai berry. When ordering online, pay close attention to whether it is an authentic product and not a counterfeit product.Society can become a lot healthier if we start using the acai berry en masse. It is also hoped to discover more properties so that the acai berry can become an even more natural medication.