This website will give you a better understanding what to look for when products label Acai as an ingredient. You may not know where to look and what to look for, but rest assured there is a huge market from pulp form, juices and even makeup.
I have listed several points to keep in mind while reviewing products.
What to look for:
- Non-organic antioxidant products can contain chemical pesticides, herbicides and other toxins.
- Acai Must Be Processed Within 24 Hours.
- Look to see if the product has added sugar.
- Acai pulp versus extract. The difference is how the product is marketed, taste and/or health benefits.
- To preserve the berry’s nutrients, Acai must be freeze-dried.
- Any Acai juice product should only be flash-pasteurized, which does not harm the enzyme level of the berry and is FDA approved.
- No chemical preservatives.
- Reported ORAC (antioxidant) levels.
