August 26, 2007
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: It's small, plump, purple and sexy. It's the acai berry.
Harvested from palm trees in the Brazilian Amazon, acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee) seems to have everything going for it.
It's got more antioxidants than blueberries, red wine or pomegranates. It's rich in omega fatty acids, fiber and vitamins. It packs a delectable berry-cocoa flavor - think red wine with a strong infusion of chocolate.
And its growing popularity in the United States -- in smoothies, energy drinks, juices and supplements -- might even help to preserve the Amazon rainforest, since acai farming can provide a sustainable alternative to logging, cattle farming and other industries that cause deforestation.
Acai took root in the United States after California surfer Ryan Black went on a trip to Brazil in 1999. He found the locals eating a purplish mush, which they made from berries that grew in clumps on the tops of palm trees. He saw an opportunity to market acai in the United States to foodies, athletes and the health-conscious.
Acai berries the latest craze in health foods [Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]
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