HealthWatch Special Report on the Açaí Berry
Referred to in almost miraculous terms, the Açaí (ah-SAH’-ee) fruit (berry) has become known as one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world. It comes from a palm plant that is widely distributed in northern South America with its greatest occurrence and economic importance in Brazil. The Açaí palm is described as being very ornamental, with multiple branches reaching up to 80 feet in height. It produces small deep purple, almost black, Açaí fruit berries that grow in groups of 3 — 8 per bunch. Read More.
Referred to in almost miraculous terms, the Açaí (ah-SAH’-ee) fruit (berry) has become known as one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world. It comes from a palm plant that is widely distributed in northern South America with its greatest occurrence and economic importance in Brazil. The Açaí palm is described as being very ornamental, with multiple branches reaching up to 80 feet in height. It produces small deep purple, almost black, Açaí fruit berries that grow in groups of 3 — 8 per bunch. Read More.