Our Organic Raw Freeze Dried Acai Berry Powder is the most potent form of acai available. The freeze drying process is optimal to retain and preserve the nutrients in acai due to its naturally high healthy fat content. We take the skin and pulp of the acai berry and dry it at -20ºC in a vacuum.
The acai berry fruit is one of the top nutrient dense superfoods in the world. Raw Acai is a natural source of antioxidants, Omega 6 and Omega 9 fatty acids which are rarely found in fruit. The berries also contain an optimal combination of essential amino acids, polyphenols, flavonoids, iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium and Vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E. This remarkably nutritious berry is found in the Amazon Rainforest and gained notoriety in the US through a large amount of media exposure. The media reports have only scratched the surface of the nourishing benefits of this amazing fruit.
The acai berry is nearly 90% seed, so it is not uncommon to find very small bits of seed in the powder. Our premium acai berry fruit powder goes through a slower, more costly process to remove these bits of seed.
The organic acai berry has one of the highest ratings on the ORAC scale (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity). The ORAC scale is a test developed by USDA researchers out of Tufts University in Boston that measures the antioxidant level in foods. As an antioxidant, acai berries may absorb free radicals that attack the body and contribute to the aging process. Eating foods high in antioxidants supports the body's ability to combat these free radicals, as well as the damage they cause.
Organic Acai also contains the highest concentration of anthocyanins out of any food. Anthocyanins are reputed as one of the most valuable antioxidants; and have been shown to support memory and cognitive function due to their fatty acid content. They are also known to support healthy capillaries. The famous "French Paradox" attributes anthocyanins to what protects the French from heart disease, despite their high saturated fat intake. The French have a relatively low incidence of heart disease compared to their neighbors in the UK and other European countries. The red wine grape, a source of anthocyanins, is believed to be responsible for the low incidence of heart disease. Our Raw Organic Freeze Dried Acai Berry has 30 times the anthocyanins levels as red wine.
Some possible traditional uses of Raw Organic Freeze Dried Acai Powder may include:
● Considered one of the world's most powerful anti-aging food
● Supports a healthy body weight
● Helps with concentration, memory & mental clarity
● Supports healthy blood sugar levels
● May help prevent macular degeneration (vision loss due to aging)
● Supports healthy energy levels
● Aids healthy lipid and cholesterol levels
● Supports healthy cellular tissue growth
● May prevent metabolic related issues
● Supports capillary health and oxygen uptake
● Provides phytochemicals for healthy skin, hair & nails
● May support the body's response to osteoarthritis
Constituents in Acai Berries include:
● Polyphenolic Anthocyanins: resveratrol, cyanidin-3-galactoside, ferulic acid, delphinidin, petunidin
● Proanthocyanidin Tannins: epicatechin, protocatechuic acid and ellagic acid
● Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, D, E, K
● Nutrients: Biotin, Boron, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Folic Acid, Inositol, Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, Zinc
● Essential Amino Acids: Lysine, Leucine, Tryptophan, Threonine, Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Methionine, Valine, Cystine
● Non-Essential Amino Acids: Histidine, Glycine, Arginine, Alanine, Serine, Tyrosine, Aspartate, Glutamate, Proline, Hydroxyproline
● Protein
● Dietary fiber
This product is 100% natural and minimally processed. Taste, smell, texture, and color may vary from batch to batch.
Suggested Use: Mix 1 tablespoon with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie. We recommend refrigerating this product to maintain freshness.
Mixing suggestion: To increase flavor and nutritional profile combine with our organic maqui and blueberry powders.
Botanical Name: Euterpe Oleracea.
Ingredients: Organic Freeze Dried Acai Fruit (no seed) and 0.4% Organic Lemon Juice.
Origin: Grown and freeze dried in Brazil. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.
Certifications: USDA Certified Organic.
Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our Raw Freeze Dried Acai powder is certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals, and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Organic Freeze Dried Acai powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. We recommend refrigerating your Organic Freeze Dried Acai powder to maintain freshness.