. What is it and where does it come from?

The Acai Berry which is commonly pronounced a-sigh-ee, is a rather small, round, and black-looking purple. It resembles a grape or a blueberry, but is yet smaller and darker. This fruit has a large seed and minimum amount of pulp. The acai fruit berry is now broadly used in energy juices, ice cream, certain energy bars with granola.

2. What does it do?

Acai has been used for many generations by the natives of Brazil. Acai boasts 10 times the antioxidant benefits of grapes and twice that of blueberries.

From Acai Palm Trees nestled deep within the lush Brazilian rainforests of the Amazon grows one of our planet's most remarkable and nutritious fruits. Acai berries (Euterpe oleracea) have remained highly esteemed throughout history by Brazilian natives based on their generous nutrient content, pleasant taste and unmistakable ability to promote health and vitality.

Acai berries have been shown to contain higher antioxidant levels than red wine grapes, blueberries and other fruits. These berries are said to be nature's perfect food.