Naturya Organic Acai Powder, 125g

QUALITY: Organic, Gluten-Free, Vegan and Kosher. Every batch of product is independently tested at a UKAS accredited lab for heavy metals, Microbes and over 1000 pesticides. Only once the batch has passed is it released to be packed. BENEFITS: Acai is high in calcium and magnesium, and is a source of iron. Calcium plays a part in contributing to normal muscle function, transmission of information via the nervous system, and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, normal muscle function, metabolism, and reducing tiredness and fatigue. Iron contributes to the normal transport of oxygen around the body. It also contributes to normal cognitive function, the normal function of the immune system and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue PROCESSING: The quality of our freeze-dried acai powder is apparent from the colour - a vibrant deep purple produced by the anthocyanins cyanidin 3-glucoside and cyanidin 3-rutinoside. Freeze drying involves exposing the acai pulp to temperatures of - 40°C whilst in a vacuum environment, which eliminates all water through a process called sublimation. Over-processing of acai through other methods of preservation such as spray drying (heating to temperatures over 80°C to remove moisture) and standard freezing can result in an unpleasant brown powder HISTORY: The acai (pronounced ai-sigh-ee) or “cabbage palm” is a tropical palm tree native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It grows abundantly in the floodplains of Varzea of the Amazon river basin in Brazil, where annual rainfall can exceed 2500mm. The acai palm typically stands between 30-40 metres high and grows in small groves or rebolades of around 20 trees, but can exist at densities of up to 7000 trees per hectare with its branches merging to form the rain forest canopy. The fruit of the acai tree is harvestable over the dry season between May and November, during which time it represents a vital component of the diet of local residents who drink up to 2 litres of watered down acai pulp per day HOW TO USE: Freeze dried acai powder can be easily incorporated into your daily diet by adding it to juices, smoothies, yoghurts, ice creams or energy bars