ACAI is pronounced "Ah-Sigh-Ee" and bears the latin name Euterpe Oleracea. Acai is found mostly in the Amazon estuary, in the floodplains and on the uplands The palm has a thin trunk, sometimes slightly curved, which averages 15-20 meters tall. The ripe acai berry is black-violet in color, and is approximately 12-15 millimeters in diameter. The acai berry can be harvested all year, but the Brazilian dry season (July-December) is the period of greatest abundance

 

For centuries, the people of the Amazon have revered the acai berry for its unique nutritional properties. Their tribal healers used acai to promote health and longevity, and their warriors consumed it as a source of strength, energy, and vitality

 

Recently, the remarkable health benefits of acai have been validated by modern science. Based on USDA data, freeze-dried acai has a higher antioxidant activity on a gram-for-gram basis than any other fruit or vegetable ever tested (J Agric Food Chem, 2006 54(22):8604-10)

 

And, because of its unparalleled antioxidant levels and superior nutrient content, acai is now widely regarded as one of the world's most healthful and nutrient-dense fruits