Açaí

Açaí has a high concentration of antioxidants — specially anthocyanins, responsible for its purple color.

The anthocyanins contained in açaí can help reduce the harmful action of free radicals that accelerate cell wear throughout the body.
Açaí offers a good dose of fiber, which improves intestinal transit and bowel function. A serving of 100 grams of frozen açaí pulp contains 2.6 grams of fiber.

In a controlled study conducted at the Federal University of Pará, researchers found that a group that regularly ingested açaí benefited from a drop in LDL, the bad cholesterol, which did not happen in the control group. The laurels in this case go to phytosterols and anthocyanins. The first competes with cholesterol during digestion, reducing the absorption of harmful molecules. The second fights LDL oxidation, which prevents the formation of plaque in blood vessels.

Besides fighting bad cholesterol Açaí also has substances that fight atherosclerosis, help regulate high blood pressure and improve blood circulation, according to a study by the the European Atherosclerosis Society.

According to researchers at the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Montana State University, in the United States, açaí contains a substance called arabinogalactan, which stimulates the action of the body's defense cells, improving its effectiveness.

Preventing degenerative diseases: its antioxidant substances fight the oxidative stress produced by free radicals and reduce the accumulation of a protein called beta-amyloid, two factors that are directly linked to this type of illness.

The high concentration of calcium in Açaí is also beneficial to the bones and skeleton, as the mineral serves as a raw material for the construction and constant renewal of bones, preventing them from becoming weak. Furthermore, Açaí is also a source of potassium, another nutrient that helps keep the skeleton strong.

The concentration of Omega fatty acids - Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9 are all present in the berry - also comes with benefits for the cardiovascular system and brain. These acids help lower blood pressure, reduce cardiac and cardiovascular health risks, improve brain function and protect against rheumatoid arthritis.

Ingredients:
Organic açaí, water

Allergen-free
Vegan

Average nutritional facts
per 100g

Energy value – 243,2 kj / 59,3kcal

Fat – 4,7 g
thereof Saturates – 1,2 g

Carbohydrate – 0,2 g
thereof Sugars – 0,2 g

Protein – 1,1 g

Salt – 0,0 g

10x frozen 100% pure sun-ripened organic Açaí fruit puree in 100g packages. Makes 5 Açaí bowls.