Technical Specifications
| Origin | Brazil (Amazon Basin) |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euterpe oleracea |
| Common Names | Açaí Berry, Açaí Powder, Amazon Superfruit |
| Fruit Type | Drupe (Not a True Berry), Related to Peaches and Olives |
| Ingredients | 100% Pure Açaí, No Added Sugar, No Fillers |
| Processing Method | Freeze-Dried and Ground (Seed Removed Before Processing) |
| Certifications | Kosher,GMP |
| Color/Appearance | Deep Purple to Black |
| Flavor Profile | Earthy, Tart, Notes of Raspberry, Pomegranate, and Cacao |
| Harvest | Harvested Twice Yearly from the Açaí Palm |
| Advantage Over Fresh/Frozen | Shelf-Stable, No Refrigeration Required |
| Advantage of Freeze-Drying | Better Preserves Delicate Polyphenols and Flavor Compounds Compared to Spray-Drying or Heat-Based Drying |
| Uses | Smoothies, Smoothie Bowls, Fruit Bowls, Shakes, Baking |
| Serving Suggestion | 1-2 Tablespoons per 8 oz Serving, Adjust to Taste |
| Storage | Cool, Dry Place; Sealed Container |
| Shelf Life | Up to 24 Months Unopened |
| Packaging | Food-Grade Bag or Pouch |
Buy Freeze-Dried Açaí Powder Online
You've likely heard people talking about it, seen them taking pictures of it, or enjoyed a bowl of it yourself—Brazilian freeze-dried açaí powder is popping up everywhere. It's no surprise, this superfruit of the Amazon has a lot to offer when it comes to nutrition and flavor! So why should you buy free dried Açaí online?
Convenience, authenticity and quality. Over the years, açaí has played an increasingly important role for Brazil and its farmers; improving the livelihood of communities, providing safe and stable working conditions and much needed economic resources. What is açaí, though, and why should you use it in your home or kitchen?
What is açaí?
Açaí is a "superfruit" often referred to as a berry, but this fruit actually isn't a berry at all. It's a drupe, a fleshy fruit with a single seed, more closely related to peaches and olives than berries. The round fruit hangs in clusters from the açaí palm's branches and ripens to a deep black or purple color.
Açaí has been popularized due to its nutritional value and distinct flavor and is frequently found in smoothies, fruit bowls, and an ever-increasing number of foods and beverages.
Where does açaí grow?
Açaí is the fruit of the Euterpe oleracea palm, which is native to Brazil, Peru, Trinidad, and several other nations. These trees are commonly found in swamps and floodplains regions. Açaí is harvested twice a year.
Why use Brazilian Freeze-dried açaí powder instead of fresh açaí fruit?
What does açaí taste like?
How to use freeze-dried açaí berry powder in your fruit bowls and smoothies
- The nutritional and flavor properties of açaí quickly deteriorate, once harvested. Freeze-drying preserves the fruit, ensuring the appeal of the superfruit is not lost in transit.
- The Açaí seed, or pit, can be an unpleasant surprise. In the powdered form, you are getting all the flavor and nutrition from the fruit, without fussing to remove the seed.
- Açaí contains less than 40 percent fruit by volume once the seed is removed. In the freeze-dried version, you are getting a very concentrated amount of flavor and nutrients.
- Freeze-dried acai powder is made by freeze-drying the açaí berry, removing all moisture, and grinding into a fine powder to preserve the delicate flavor profile of this Amazonian fruit
Brazilian freeze-dried açaí powder can be easily added to shakes, smoothies, and fruit bowls by simply mixing in water or adding alongside other ingredients during the blending process. We suggest starting with 1-2 tablespoons per eight-ounce serving and adjusting to fit your specific taste preferences.
Often times, açaí is also sweetened with sugar, honey, or traditionally guaraná, but we personally enjoy letting the other fruits naturally lend their sweetness to the final product rather than adding additional sugars. Ours is 100% real Açaí powder with no fillers. Try for yourself in fruit bowls, smoothies, and more.
Shop any of Slofoodgroup great spices and flavor products for other wonderful flavor additions! Then, customize your nutritious culinary creations as you see fit.
*Our açaí powder is all-natural, gluten free, rich in antioxidants, certified kosher, and non-GMO (because our customers deserve the best).
