Acai FAQ - Acai Berry - Acai Fruit

Acai is a berry from the Amazon. It has been considered the healthiest berry in the world due to the great concentration of antioxidants, healthy omega fats and fibers.

Acai is original from Amazon, Brazil.

Acai is pronounced "a-sigh-eeh" in Brazilian Portuguese.

Acai is loaded with antioxidants (considerably more than pomegranate, blueberries and grapes). Antioxidants are molecules that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer. Antioxidants interact with and stabilize free radicals and may prevent some of the damage free radicals otherwise might cause. Acai also carries lots of fibers, healthy monounsaturated fats, iron and amino acids. To learn more about acai health benefits click here.

First of all, we at Acai Roots do not believe in "magical ingredient" that by itself will make you loose 20 lbs one week.

Acai is considered by many doctors and specialists the most powerful fruit on earth due to its great concentration of antioxidants, essential omegas, proteins, dietary fiber and other vitamins and enzymes. Combined with proper diet and exercise the acai berry can be an outstanding weight loss aid. Acai berry's natural combination of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, amino acids, and phytosterols work very well together to help your body function better, process food easier, and burn fat more efficiently. At Acai Roots we promote a whole lifestyle change including regular physical activities (sports), balanced diet with lots of acai in order to obtain significant better health and weight loss. To learn more about acai and weight loss visit our acai and weight loss section.

The acai berry is about 97-98% seed, and only 2-3% "meat" (as the Brazilian locals call it). 24 hours after harvested, the Acai berry already lost most of its nutritional value.

Acai is loaded with antioxidants, about 20 times more than red wine, which helps fight aging. Acai also carries lots of fibers, healthy monounsaturated fats, iron and amino acids.

Acai roots was developed by three local Brazilians who were born and raised in Rio de Janeiro during the Acai boom (80's-90's). During that time they were "spoiled" with most delicious and healthy Acai bowls (the real Rio de Janeiro style Bowl), and created real high-standard for Acai. When they were exposed to the Acai available in the US (2000-2001), they thought it wasn't close to what they were used to back home. That is when Acai Roots started to be formed.
Today Americans can really enjoy the real Rio de Janeiro style Acai bowl.

The main reason why Acai Roots tastes so much better than any other Acai products in the US is because it was formulated by very demanding Brazilian locals.

Yes, all of our products are 100% Natural made with wild harvested (non-farmed) acai berries. We ensure all of our acai berries are harvested in a sustainable manner, protecting and preserving the Amazon Rainforest. Since our products are 100% Natural, made with wild harvested acai berries, they may differ in color and texture from batch to batch according to the acai season in Brazil.

For a list of retailers, please check our Where to buy acai section. You may also order directly from our website acairoots.com