Naturya - Organic Acai Powder

Our acai comes from Par in northern Brazil. The deep purple acai berry is wild harvested by Amazonian riverside communities. It is known locally as the beauty berry. Locals who make their living from harvesting acai berries are called ribeirinhos or people who live on the rivers riverines. Fresh berries are carefully washed before the pulp is extracted, pasteurized and frozen. , Our acai is always freeze-dried within 24 hours of harvest, perfectly preserving the product without preservatives or irradiation. The acai pulp is frozen at temperatures of , 40C, removing all water a process called sublimation. Over-processing of acai by heating, or standard freezing methods, can produce an unpleasant brown powder. , Why is it good for me? , A single serving contains 3 times your daily requirement of manganese which contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress , Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin , Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system , When ripe, the rich fruit is pulped and freeze-dried to provide an authentic flavour of Brazil. This super fruit is a great source of mono-unsaturated fat & fibre. Loaded with vitamin A and a good source of iron.