Acai berry grows in Amazon rain forests such as Brazil. It has been used by the locals for healing purposes and it becomes popular as a property of weight loss in the rest of the world after Dr. Nicolas Perricone discussed about it on the Oprah Winfrey show.

Thereafter, this fruit has been featured and recognized as the number one super food on many medias such as ABC and CBS. It becomes more commercialized and the manufacturers has created more variety of acai berry products such as purees, juices, freeze dried and supplements in order to meet the demands of different clients groups.

Why it only being discovered now?

Acai berries contain high concentrations of antioxidants, amino acids, omega fatty acids, fibres and vitamins. These enormous health benefits are lost if it is not processed correctly within 24 hours after harvesting. However, this problem is now eliminated after existence of modern technology. The flash freezing method enables preservation nutrients of this fruit and makes it accessible to other countries.

What are the functions of acai berry?

The official research by University of Florida and Science Daily has showed that acai berries offer immense health benefits although some of its nutrients may lose if it is More >