Description: Acai grows in a palm found in the damp margins of the Amazon River. It is very perishable making it difficult to obtain in the form of fresh whole fruit. Acai fruit is rich in lipids, flavonoids, polyphenols, and vitamin E. It has a high fiber content and has a high concentration of Vitamin B and anthocyanin known by its antioxidant activity.
Application: It has a high fiber content benefiting the intestinal function and is used as an excellent natural energetic food for people under stressful situations or with extra physical requirements. Due to its rich content in flavonoids and vitamin e it’s used in cosmetology for nutrition and regeneration of skin and hair.
Scientific Name: Euterpe oleracea Mart.
Comum Name: Açaí
Part Used: Fruit pulp
Country of Origin: Brazil
Drying Method: Spray Dryer