Organic Açaí powder, 100% freeze-dried organic Acai powder
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Açaí is called the miracle berry from the Amazon region.
Why?
They offer an impressive combination of nutrients and have an unusually high ORAC content. Acai berries, with their high antioxidant content, have many health benefits for the mind and body.
The acai berry grows on the khol palms in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. The acai berries are smaller than grapes and dark purple. They consist mostly of a core that is surrounded by only a little pulp. The core actually makes up around 90% of the acai berry. Acai has become a popular superfruit in just a few years and is considered by many to be one of the most nutrient-rich foods in the world.
They contain lots of anthocyanins, antioxidants, fiber, healthy omega fatty acids, amino acids, proteins, phytosterols, vitamins and minerals.
The acai berry is also a delicious fruit that tastes like a hint of chocolate.
The impressive nutrient profile in açaí powder provides calcium, iron, proteins and fiber.
It is also a rich source of antioxidants. Dried acai berries have one of the highest ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) values of 70,000 units per 100 grams. For comparison: red grapes only achieve a value of 740 on the ORAC scale. Furthermore, acai berries have 10 times the antioxidant effect of red grapes and 2 times the antioxidant effect of blueberries.
Using Acai Fruit Powder
2 teaspoons per day with muesli, drinks, smoothies or yogurt
Nutrients in Acai Berries
In summary: Acai berries contain 10 times as many antioxidants as grapes and 2 times as many as blueberries, 10 to 30 times as many anthocyanins as red wine. Freeze-dried acai powder boasts an impressive ORAC value of over 100,000 per 100 grams, making it an excellent source of antioxidants. In comparison, the ORAC value for 100 grams of spray-dried acai powder is over 70,000. This highlights the higher concentration of nutrients and antioxidants in freeze-dried powder, as it undergoes a gentler processing method, preserving more of the natural properties of the acai berry.
Acai provides healthy fatty acids
The Acai berry contains many omega fatty acids. Almost 50% of the Acai berry's calories come from its fat content - with 74% of the fat being healthy, unsaturated fats, such as Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9.
Acai is rich in amino acids and proteins
7.59% of the weight of the acai berry pulp is made up of amino acids. 19 different amino acids have been identified in acai berries. Since amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, it is no surprise that 100 grams of acai contains 8 grams of protein.
Acai is a great source of phytosterols
Three phytosterols (or phytosterols) have been found in acai berries - B-sitosterol, campesterol and stigmasterol. Phytosterols provide numerous health benefits in maintaining a healthy heart and digestion.
Acai is a pure source of vitamins and minerals
Acai berries contain vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and E. They provide as much vitamin C as blueberries, plus you get over 1000 IU of vitamin A from 100 grams of acai powder. Potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and zinc are also found in the acai berry.
Acai is high in fiber
For such a small fruit, the acai berry has a strong fiber profile. 100 grams of freeze-dried acai powder contains around 14 grams of fiber.
Acai has a delicious taste
Some people think that anything so healthy tastes awful - but the opposite is true. Acai tastes like berries and unsweetened chocolate - a unique and delicious taste. Acai berry powder is used in cereals, smoothies and desserts.
The nutrients in acai are still being researched and there are many components of the fruit that have not yet been identified. We know that there must be undiscovered antioxidants in the acai berry because it does contain a lot of anthocyanins - but not enough to justify this incredible ORAC value.
What are the health benefits of acai berries?
Acai berries are one of the healthiest superfruits you can eat. Although they contain many nutrients, the antioxidants are the main reason for their health benefits.
The fantastic combination of omega fatty acids in the acai berry promotes digestive and cardiovascular health.
Acai berries optimize metabolism, which is why many of the world's best athletes make them a part of their diet.
The natural proteins in the acai provide the body with valuable amino acids to regenerate body tissue. Protein plays an important role in all vital biological processes.
• Acai berries increase energy, libido and endurance
• Acai berries ensure healthy, radiant skin and hair
• Acai berries promote healthy sleep
Acai Studies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture commissioned studies to examine the link between foods rich in antioxidants and the aging process. Here are some quotes from the scientists involved in the research:
"Studies from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center of Aging at Tufts University in Boston show that consuming fruits and vegetables with a high ORAC value can help slow the aging process of the body and brain."
Ronald L. Prior, the researcher of the Department of Agriculture study, says that "the ORAC value can help define the nutritional requirements needed to prevent tissue damage."
Can Acai Cure Disease?
If you believe some websites, Acai berries seem to be a miracle food. If you want to stay healthy and feel energetic and young, you need a healthy, nutrient-rich diet and exercise. It's true that when it comes to good nutrition, you really can't find anything better than Acai berries. However, one should not raise false hopes by claiming that acai berries are a cure-all for all ills. But it is clear that consuming foods with high ORAC values has health benefits.
How is freeze-dried acai berry powder made?
The acai berry, known for its high content of healthy fatty acids, spoils exceptionally quickly due to its natural properties - often within 24 hours of harvest. Therefore, immediate processing is essential to preserve the valuable nutrients.
Freeze-drying is a particularly gentle method that optimally preserves the berries' nutritional content, color and flavor. The process begins with the freshly harvested berries being cleaned and processed into a homogeneous mass. This mass is then deep-frozen, often at temperatures of -40 °C or colder.
After freezing, the water in the berries is converted directly from a solid to a gaseous state under vacuum - a process known as sublimation. The product is not exposed to high pressure or temperatures, which means that sensitive nutrients such as vitamins, antioxidants and secondary plant substances are preserved.
The result is a particularly high-quality powder that preserves the natural properties of the fresh acai berry almost unchanged. Freeze-dried acai berry powder is therefore ideal for anyone who values quality and nutritional diversity.
Why can't you buy fresh acai berries in our supermarket?
Fresh acai berries are only available in the Amazon rainforest. The acai berry spoils very quickly and is no longer edible 24 hours after it has been picked from the acai palm, so it would not "survive" transport. Therefore, the pulp of the acai berries is pureed and freeze-dried immediately after harvesting and offered in powder form as an acai dietary supplement. These contain all the vital substances of the fresh acai berries in a highly concentrated form.
Does acai have side effects or interactions?
No! Like all other edible fruits, acai has no side effects or interactions. It is only important that when you buy acai powder you make sure you buy 100% natural acai.
Nutrients per 100g acai powder
Calorie value 1713kJ/398 kcal
Fat 1.81g
of which saturated fatty acids 0.70g
Carbohydrates 88.28g
of which sugar 6.01g
Dietary fiber 9.90g
Protein 3.89g
Salt 0.01g
Ingredients: Organic acai berry
The ingredients of the açai berry influence each other and only function depending on each other.
