Description
Acai berries have been a superfood staple in their native region, and the past few years have seen their popularity grow among our fellow foodies around the globe. Acai is especially popular because they are incredibly healthy in addition to delicious.
These inch-round fruits grow on acai palm trees in Central and South American rainforests, including the Amazon. A dark purple skin and yellow flesh surround their large seeds, or pits. Now, because acai have pits, they aren’t technically berries— they’re drupes. Acai drupes don’t sound quite as delicious, so the term berries stuck.
For the puree, the pits have been removed and the berries soaked and blended into a soft form that can mix well with a variety of other foods and fruits.
Acai Puree
Acai can be found in several forms aside from puree, including frozen, dried, powder, juice, and tablets. Acai puree is an especially popular base for smoothies and a dish known as ‘acai bowls.’ Acai bowls are like a thicker smoothie, but instead of drinking them through a straw, you eat the mixture from the namesake bowl. While you blend the acai with other ingredients, you can also top it with fruits, oats, and other healthy treats.
So, why should you be eating acai? Where do we even begin! Acai is the Ant-Man or Atom of the superfood world— a ton of power jam-packed in a tiny form:
• Aids digestion
• Boosts brain function
• Boosts energy levels
• Boosts immune system
• Improves cellular health
• Low sugar
• Packed with omega fatty acids
• Powerful antioxidants
• Promotes heart health
• Promotes skin health