ACAI BERRY FREEZE-DRIED POWDER

Description

Euterpe oleracea from Brasil, Colombia

The açai berries, resembling to raisins, ow along the banks of the Amazon river, on palm trees that get their strength from the rich soil of the tropical rainforest. When ripe, the berries, which are rich in nutrients, are ound to make a dark purple powder. This berry is considered one of the most nutritious fruits in the world and naturally contains numerous nutrients and phytonutrients. People in Brazil and Suriname have been eating the fruit for years, mainly as pulp. The hard berries are soaked. The entire fruit, including the skin, is then ound to a pulp and eaten cold. Purasana açai berry powder is obtained by freeze-drying to retain optimal nutritional value.

Rich in vitamin E, B1, B2, fibres and antioxidants.
Also contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, proteins and omega fatty acids.

Properties
• Good antioxidant (high Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity-ORAC value)
• Increases immunity

Use
You can mix 2 or 3 teaspoons of Purasana organic açai berry powder to 250 – 300 of smoothies, shakes, milk (vegetable), fruit juices or you can add these to your yoghurts, breakfast cereals or desserts. You can also combine several superfoods. Be inventive and don’t hesitate to experiment by adding superfoods to your dishes and recipes.

Highly concentrated: 20kg fruit for 1kg powder.