What are Acai Berries?
Acai or Acai Berries are primarily found in the Brazilian rainforest. For centuries tribes have used acai berries for medicinal purposes. Acai berries are easily recognisable for their deep purple color and their grape-like shape. Acai berries have a very minimal amount of pulp to use from each berry, they consist of 10% skin/pulp and 90% seed. It’s easy to understand why this fruit has to be harvested as carefully as it does. If harvested too extensively, this nutritious berry could be made extinct.
It’s said to be an enlightening experience to eat an acai berry, offering a mixture of flavours resembling several fruits and a little hint of chocolate. Continue reading