What is Acai?

This odd sounding word doesn’t quite get the publicity it deserves. You might be asking yourself, What is Acai? Acai berry is derived from the palm tree family. It has been a regional dietary staple for many Brazilians.

This particular family of Palm covers 7 species which have a native territory that spreads through Central and South America. The Palm tends to grow in flood land regions. While the Acai is probably most famous for the berries which are considered a “super food” containing a large amount of nutrients and antioxidants.

The Acai fruit is used to make pulp, juice and even powder that is highly nutritious and has found its way into health foods and dietary supplements. The leaves are used for head coverings, roofing thatch, even brooms, baskets and mats can be made from the leaves.

The Acai plant is used for medicinal purposes as an astringent for gastrointestinal issues. The wood has a very high resistance to bugs and therefore is used for a lot of construction. Seeds are used for livestock food, jewelry, and plant soil.

Acai is a gift from nature. It does everything from providing structure for shelter to health food for your heart and cholesterol. Acai palm goes quickly and it has to be produced in an abundance.

Acai is a dietary staple for this native region and around 40% of the their diets are in some various form of Acai. You can grow around 2 crops a year from mature plants and they produce around 1000 berries per crop per tree. It takes 2-3 months to grow these seeds into seedlings.

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