Acai Palm

The Acai palm (Açaí Palm) is in the palm family of the genus Euterpe. Acai palm and 6 other palm species are native to Central and South America. Acai palm trees usually grow in floodplains and swamps. Acai palm is sometimes referred to as Euterpe oleracea, a name derived from the Portuguese name for acai berry juice. Over time the Acai palm has earned many different names based on Acai fruit and Acai juice.

The fruit of Acai palm

The fruit of the Acai palm is called Acai fruit or Acai berry fruit. The fruit of the Acai palm is about 1 inch in diameter similar to a dark purple grape but not as much pulp.

How many seeds has the Acai palm fruit got?

The fruit of Acai palm has one large seed in the middle, similar to a raspberry with one single seed instead of multiple seeds like grapes or blueberry. Research has shown that Acai berry from Acai palm is one of the most nutritious foods. Acai berry fruit has subsequently been named "superfood" by a lot of people.

What does Acai juice taste like?

In its raw form, Acai juice tastes like a blend of berries and chocolate. It is the purple pigment in Acai fruit from the Acai palm tree that makes Acai juice or Acai berry such as perfect food full of amazing nutrients. Although, Acai fruit or Acai berry itself is not yet available in supermarkets in the United States and most of the world, many companies have manufactured Acai juice, Acai berry juice and Acai drinks that can give similar health benefits to Acai fruits.