Facts
Pronounced "ah-sigh-ee", this superhealthy superfood is consistently named one of the planet's Top Ten AntiOxidant Superfruits.
With a protein profile similar to an egg, an essential fatty acid profile similar to olive oil, low sugar and low GI, and an ORAC (antioxidant value) higher than blueberries, pomegranate, red wine and even Goji.get powered up today !!
Nutritional Benefits
This royal purple jewel with the mild, faintly cocoa-berry taste has been snap frozen at harvest site and milled at low temperature into a powder for your convenience. Aai is absolutely loaded with nutrition: 19 Amino Acids, Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, and P (bioflavonoids), minerals like potassium, iron, phosphorous, and calcium, fibre content of 30%, trace elements, Omegas 6 and 9, and unusually for a fruit, protein! Suggested Uses Add to yoghurt, smoothies, ice cream, fruit juice, water, milkshakes, muesli, or even margaritas!
Recipes
Ultimate Superfood Smoothie Easypeasy breakfast on the run -- Serves 2 (tall glasses) Ingredients: 3 cups milk (or milk substitute) 2 tsp ACAI POWDER 1.5 tsp MACA POWDER 1 tsp CACAO POWDER 2 tsp CHIA SEEDS 1 large banana (or 2 small) 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries eg. Blueberries, strawberries, 1Tbsp COCONUT PALM SUGAR (if using tart berries like bilberrys, etc)
Whack all in blender or food processor until desired consistency reached
Acai (Euterpe oleracea) is the secret weapon of many famous athletes who love the Low G.I./high nutrient concentration combo no surfer from Brazil to Burleigh can start their day without!
What does Acai powder taste like?
Not much, actually. It's faintly berry like, with a faint chocolate aroma, and mildly astringent due to its very low sugar content.