Acai processed fruit ingredients are obtained from the fruit of the Amazon Palm Tree. It has ORAC values over 3 times higher than wild blueberry! It is deep purple in color with an unique taste. Commonly used in Brazil as part of deserts or mixed with guarana as an energy boost, it is now also available in the US as an ingredient. Acai provides a unique synergy of monunsturated fats, dietary fiber, phytosterols and flavonoids.

Recently, the acai "berry" has been touted and marketed as a highly beneficial dietary supplement. Companies sell acai berry products in the form of tablets, juice, smoothies, instant drink powders, and whole fruit.

Marketers of these products make claims that acai provides increased energy levels, improved digestion, detoxification, high fiber content, high antioxidant content, improved skin appearance, improved heart health, improved sleep, and reduction of cholesterol levels.