Considered as a Brazilian ‘superfruit’, açaí is very versatile and appreciated for those who look for a healthy and rich in energy diet. Its most traditional form of consumption is the cold dream, but it can also be used as a powder and dehydrated, in these cases, it destined to food and beverage industry, as well as in pharmacological and cosmetics segments.
The fruit is composed by lipids, polyphenols, flavonoids, complex B vitamins, vitamin E, fiber and anthocyanin (a natural antioxidant) and has many benefits to our health, from skin and hair regeneration to decreased cholesterol, anti-aging action, weight loss, anti-inflammatory properties, in addition to help in heart and immunological system health.
