Acai Powder
Ingredient details
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Açaí is a dark purple fruit whose pulp contains fiber and fat. Its color comes from anthocyanins, and much of its fat is monounsaturated oleic acid.
Key benefits
- Provides fruit polyphenols
- Contributes fiber and unsaturated fat
Why it matters
Açaí adds an earthy berry flavor that works well with nuts and seeds.
Citations
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (2024) FoodData Central. U.S. Department of Agriculture. View study: FoodData Central
- de Liz S, et al. (2019) Effects of a hypoenergetic diet associated with açaí pulp consumption on antioxidant status, oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers. Clinical Nutrition. View study: Effects of a hypoenergetic diet associated with açaí pulp consumption on antioxidant status, oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers
- Kim H, et al. (2018) Açaí beverage consumption improves biomarkers for inflammation in individuals with metabolic syndrome. Food & Function. View study: Açaí beverage consumption improves biomarkers for inflammation in individuals with metabolic syndrome