The powerful berry from Brazil – açaí berry - has been called by Nicholas Perricone, MD, the number 1 Superfood on the planet.

For centuries, the people of the Amazon have revered this unique fruit for its health-promoting properties and have used it in the treatment of numerous ailments and have prized it as a major source of health and vitality.

Recently, the remarkable health benefits of the açaí have been validated by modern science. And because of its unparalleled antioxidant levels and superior nutrient content, the açaí is now regarded as one of nature’s top superfoods.

Açaí is rich in the following beneficial nutrients:

• Antioxidants
• Essential fatty acids(Omega 3,6 & 9)
• Vitamins and minerals
• Dietary Fibre
• Phytonutrients
• Amino acids
• Complex carbohydrates
• Trace minera

Here at www.AmazonBerry.com.au the full health benefits of the açaí berry is available in a variety of forms - all using the most effective freeze-dried process - to bring you açaí powder, açaí capsules and the blended juice of açaí.


The Nutritional Makeup of Açaí

With all the excitement surrounding Açaí it’s hard to believe that a small berry only 2cm in diametre can be a #1 superfood as explained by Dr. Perricone on Oprah. However, once you take a look at the nutritional profile of Açaí you will see why it may be one of the most perfect fruits in the world.

What is in the Açaí Berry?

Incredible Antioxidant and Anthocyanins Levels

Simply put, Açaí is one of the highest antioxidant fruits in the world. Açaí has 10 times the antioxidant level of grapes and twice that of blueberries. Açaí has 10 to 30 times the Anthocyanins of red wine. The ORAC TE per 100 grams of freeze dried Organic Powder is well over 50,000. An almost unbelievable number when you consider most of the population consumes less than 1,000 ORAC units a day.

Healthy Fats

The Açaí berry is very rich in healthy Omega fats. Nearly 50% of the Açaí berry is fat - with 74% of the fat coming from healthy unsaturated fats such as Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9 (very similar to olive oil).

Rich in Amino Acids and Protein

7.59% of the weight of the Açaí pulp is from amino acids. 19 different amino acids have been identified in Açaí. Since amino acids are the building blocks of protein, it is not surprising that you have over 8 grams of protein in a 100 gram serving of Açaí.

Excellent source of Plant Sterols

Three plant sterols (or photosterols) have been identified in Açaí - B-sitosterol, campesterol and sigmasterol. Photosterols have been shown to have numerous health benefits for maintaining healthy heart and digestive function.

Good source of Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and E are all present in Açaí. In fact, Açaí contain as much Vitamin C as blueberries and has over 1000 IU of Vitamin A for every 100 grams of Açaí. In addition, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and zinc are all found in Açaí.

Good Source of Fibre

For a fruit, Açaí has a strong fibre profile. There are about 14 grams of fibre in every 100 grams of freeze dried Açaí powder.

Delicious Taste

You would think anything this healthy must taste terrible - however, just the opposite is true. Açaí has a berry and chocolate flavour that is truly unique and delicious. Açaí is used in smoothies, deserts and can also be eaten by itself.

More to be discovered

Research on the nutritional makeup of Açaí is ongoing and there are many aspects of the fruit that have not been characterized yet. We know there must be undiscovered antioxidants in Açaí, because even though it is high in Anthocyanins - they are not high enough to account for the incredible ORAC scores.

Açaí is rich in anthocyanins, antioxidants, fiber, healthy omega fats, amino acids, protein, plant sterols, vitamins and minerals. Açaí is also a delicious tasting fruit that has a berry taste with hints of chocolate.

It is clear that Açaí has a nutrition and taste profile that make it a clear superfood.

Amazonia’s premium grade Açaí is Certified Organic and is Freeze Dried to retain the maximum nutritional value of this amazing fruit that has been crowned a Superfood. Nutritional analysis has shown the following:

• 3 gram serving of Amazonia Açaí has the antioxidant equivalent to over a punnet of blueberries. (Laboratory ORAC analysis).
• Most essential and non-essential amino acids (including tyrptophan).
• "An Almost perfect amino acid complex" with trace minerals, oleic acid, phenophenols, rich concentration of plant sterols, calcium, iron and much more.
• No sugar content.
• High content of oleic acid. (Oleic Acid may help the OMEGA 3 fish oils penetrate the cell membrane. In turn, all hormones, neurotransmitters and insulin receptors function more efficiently. This is particularly important because high insulin levels cause an inflammatory state, and inflammation is the main cause of aging as has been detailed by Dr Nicholas Perricone.
• Vitamins A (as beta carotene), C (as ascorbate ion), E (as d-alpha tocopherol), D (as cholecalciferol), B-1 (as thiamin), B-2 (as riboflavin), B-3 (as niacin/niacinamide), B-6 (as pyroidoxine), B-12 (as cyanocobalamin).
• Over 16 different types of Anti-Oxidants and Phytonutrients; along with the richest known source of Anthocyanins and powerful antioxidants.
• Açaí also tastes like a divine mixture of “chocolate and berries”.

Açaí may also help with weight loss because it contains cyaniding, a highly antioxidant phytochemicals compound. Japanese researchers have discovered that cyaniding may have the effect of draining body fat as well as reducing fat absorption. Also, Açaí has been said to be a great appetite suppressant.