Acai Berry Powder

Acai berry is a dark purplish fruit commonly found in South American regions. Initially the berry got popular only as a folk medicine. Over the years, the various other health-serving purposes served by the fruit acclaimed wide popularity around the world. Presently, the Acai berry is available in fresh, dried, and frozen forms as well. Among these, the Acai berry powder form is one of the most sought out options.

A Freeze Dried Acai
The Acai berry powder is a freeze-dried acai (pronounced as ah-sigh-EE), where in the fresh Acai berry undergoes the freeze dying process. During this process, the fruit undergoes a temperature of –20 degree Celsius and thus leaves the whole moisture. The fruit completely retains the natural nutrient value, as there is no heat applied in this process. Thus, this dried form is as good as the fresh form of Acai berry.  
Commonly, the researchers rely on the particular freeze-dried form, commonly known as Opti-acai. The 100 grams of Opti-acai extract consist of 534 calories, 8 grams proteins, 33 grams total fat, and 52 grams carbohydrates. This Acai berry powder preparation also consists of 4 mg iron, 260 mg calcium, 1000 U Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and other amino acids.

Highest Concentration of Anti-Oxidants
Oxidation is a very severe condition, which may damage the body tissues. The Acai berry powder highly retains the anti-oxidant properties like the fresh Acai fruit. The presence of concentrated anti-oxidants in the berry powder greatly helps in preventing tissue damages and controlling heart diseases. The Acai berry powder also contains polyphenols, which consists of anti-cancer properties. This thus helps in controlling tumor growth in human body.

Intermediate Anti-Oxidant Potency
As mentioned before, the Acai berry powder consists of high anti-oxidants, which makes it one of the primary choices for health benefits. In comparison with other frozen juice pulps, the powder consists of intermediate anti-oxidant potency. It has a high potency level than guava, passion fruit, and pineapple. The potency level of the Acai powder is below as compared to fruits like grapes, strawberry, mango, acerola, etc.  

Benefits of Acai Berry Powder
Like the various products of Acai berry fruit, the Acai berry powder helps in tackling many chief health problems. Some of these include- 

• Cleaning and detoxification of the body
• Improving immune system
• Regulating blood circulation
• Weight control and weight loss
• Increasing energy levels
• Solving digestive problems
• Controlling blood sugar levels

Certified, Organic, and Pure
The Acai berry powder does not contain any type of additives like preservatives, caffeine, and fillers. All these additives reduce the nutrient value of the product. Moreover, the low sugar level of the berry powder makes it more appropriate for people with high sugar levels. Since this powder is easily perishable, chances are there that you may end up with an unnatural extracted product. Make sure to buy product from a reputable source.