Acai Juice Experiences
21 Nov 2008
Acai berry, a fruit from Brazil is being recognized having amazing health benefits however food experts say that the products being marketed as pure Acai products only have a small percentage of the juice.
“The Acai fruits deteriorate rapidly after picking up and it makes the Acai outside the tree’s growing region generally only available as juice or fruit pulp that has been frozen, dried, or freeze dried. Recently it has been shown that the high ORAC antioxidant value of the Acai fruit greatly enhances when a freeze-drying process is utilized to preserve the fruit pulp compared to other drying methods. Before making the final decision about any Acai juice product you must check the percentage of fruit, other blended fruits and if any other ingredients are being used to give their Acai juice a good taste.”
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sick-ovit-all
2008 Nov 21 1All berries have good antioxidants, some more than others. I don't know the specifics on acai berry but most likely it is high in the antioxidants. Each individual product should be evaluated as to amount of juice, amount of sugar, etc. - remember also that it is pasteurized which kills some of the good stuff. Compare prices - acai juice is available at health food stores as well as online. Usually natural products aren't well studied or researched, unless it is by pharmacuetical companies who want to find out how to make something similar that is patentable or if possible, put them in a bad light. They aren't going to share information about the good stuff in natural form. Ever see an advertisement for broccoli? Wonderful stuff to fight cancer but no one is going to advertise it because no money to be made from it. For health, my idea would be don't put all your eggs in one basket. Go for the broad approach. Noni juice is also tauted as being good, and mangosteen juice. Pomagrante juice is not so exotic (or expensive) but also very good for health as is tart cherry.
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nonconformiststraightguy
2008 Nov 21 2The Acai fruits deteriorate rapidly after harvest, so outside the tree's growing region the fruit is generally only available as juice or fruit pulp that has been frozen, dried, or freeze dried. Recently it has been shown that the high ORAC antioxidant value of the açaí fruit was greatly enhanced when a freeze-drying process was utilized to preserve the fruit pulp compared to other drying methods
I have had acai in Rio several times , and I can honestly say I felt good after the drink. In the States, I think you must check the percentage of fruit on each company's label
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Brian D
2008 Nov 21 3Your best bet is to check out the website bomdia.com.
They make an Acai juice that tastes great, you can buy it at local supermarkets like Whole Foods, Wegmans etc…
They have higher antioxidant level then pomegrenate alone and opened up their own plant in Brazil to keep everything fresh and healthy.
Check them out, you wont be dissapointed.
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