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Monday, April 6, 2009

What is the Acai Fruit?

By Carter Sinclair

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.

Acai is known as a super-food because of the massive amounts of nutrients and antioxidants it contains. The palm tree has 7 different species and they all derive from Central and South America.

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 used for so many things that it has to be created and grown in abundance. It supplies basically everything nutritional food, materials for structures, and livestock feed. It is a gift from nature that provides many wonders.

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. - 17273

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