açaí
Acai is the fruit of the acai palm, Euterpe oleracea, a palm native to the floodplains of the Amazon basin. The fruit is a small, spherical drupe about 1–2 cm in diameter, typically purple when ripe. They grow in large clusters on tall trees that can reach 20–25 meters. The edible portion is the fleshy pulp surrounding a single large seed; the pulp is usually consumed after processing into puree or frozen pulp, as fresh berries have a limited shelf life.
Fresh acai berries spoil quickly, so they are commonly sold as frozen pulp, puree, or dried powder.
Nutrition and health: Acai is notable for its high antioxidant content, particularly anthocyanins, and for containing
Cultivation and trade: The fruit is native to the Amazon rainforest and is cultivated mainly in Brazil,
Cultural significance: Acai has long been a staple in Indigenous and regional cuisines, and gained international