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Acai tastes like a vibrant blend of Berries and Chocolate. The health properties of this Palm Fruit are quite unique – more antioxidants than Blueberries, amino acids, essential omegas 6 and 9, rich in Calcium and iron. In the city of Belem, state capital of the region of where it is grown, more Acai is consumed on a daily basis than milk! Acaí is an energiser and is suitable for all age groups. Large quantities are sent to the cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where it has become the health drink of choice for young and old alike. It is used widely amongst sports people including those who practise Capoeira and Jiu-Jitsu.

We sell top quality dried Acai powder in alufoil packs of 100g and 500g for retail use and large size packaging for industry.

The Press on Acai…

22-04-06 The Scotsman – consumer afairs correspondent Alastair Jamieson – Berry is “world’s healthiest fruit” –
“‘acai is at the same point as coffee was ten years ago – just about to become really big,’ said John Falconer, the owner of Brazilian Sensation. ‘The numbers of orders is increasing daily as word spreads about the health benefits’. Currently, it is available only in freeze – dried form at specialist shops such as Brazilian Sensation in Edinburgh, which claims to be Britain’s largest mail-order supplier of the wonder berry.”
30-04-06 Sunday Express; Review Health – Lucy Atkins – Can a berry really boost your strength, immunity, fertility… and virility? –

“We have been inundated with people wanting acai recently,” confirms John Falconer, managing director of Brazilian Sensation, an Edinburgh-based company that has been importing acai for eight years.

“We have seen a huge surge recently in orders and it is not slowing down.”

Brazilian style Acai juice or milkshake

Ingredients:

4 heaped teaspoons of acai powder 400mls of iced water or cold milk 3 teaspoons of sugar or honey Optional – some crushed ice

Firstly add to blender 4 heaped teaspoons of powder, then 400 mls of iced water or cold milk, add 3 teaspoons of sugar or honey,liquidize together in blender. (Optional – add a little crushed ice but reduce amount of milk or water used)

Acai & banana juice

Ingredients:

4 heaped teaspoons of acai powder
250 ml of iced water
3 teaspoons of honey or sugar
1 medium size chopped banana
Optional – some crushed ice
Firstly add to blender 4 heaped teaspoons of acai powder, followed by 250ml of iced water, then add 3 teaspoons of sugar or honey and finally 1 medium size chopped banana – blend until smooth. (Optional – add a little crushed ice)

Acai Smoothie:

Ingredients: 4 heaped teaspoons of acai powder 100ml of freshly squeezed orange juice 200g of strawberries 1 chopped banana Optional – some crushed ice Add 4 heaped teaspoons of acai powder to blender followed by 100ml freshly squeezed orange, 200g of strawberries and 1 chopped banana – blend until smooth. Variation – add 200ml of pressed sweet apple juice, 100g of mango, 1 chopped banana and 4 heaped teaspoons of acai powder – blend until smooth. (Optional – add a little curshed ice)

Acai na tigela:

Ingredients:

8 heaped teaspoons of acai powder
75-100mls of iced water or same amount of crushed ice
2 teaspoons of sugar or honey
2 medium size chopped bananas

Firstly add to blender 8 heaped teaspoons of acai powder, followed by 75-100mls of iced water or same amount of crushed ice, then add the 2 teaspoons of sugar or honey, finally the 2 chopped bananas. Press down contents into bottom of blender, blend until smooth, pour or spoon thick mass into bowl, top with some strawberries and breakfast cereals, preferably granola.

The Scotsman – Alastair Jamieson – Berry is “world’s healthiest fruit” – “Acai is at the same point as coffee was ten years ago – just about to become really big,” said John Falconer, the owner of Brazilian Sensation. “The number of orders is increasing daily as word spreads about the health benefits.” Acai berries also have the health-giving omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids, rarely found in fruit, are low in calories and contain fibre, calcium and vitamins. Doctors say they help to fight leukaemia and premature ageing and the berries are even believed to increase libido. A study by the University of Florida showed that extracts from the berries triggered a self-destruct response in up to 86 per cent of cultured leukaemia cells tested. Greenpeace and other environmental groups are fans of the fruit, because it is providing an alternative industry to the tree-clearing activities of logging and forestry in its native Brazil. Mr Falconer added that the freeze-dried version sold in his Edinburgh store could be used as an ingredient in everything from milk-shakes and sorbets to puddings and sauces. “It is very versatile,” he said.

30-04-06 Sunday Express; Review Health – Lucy Atkins – Can a berry really boost your strength, immunity, fertility… and virility? – Brazilians […] have been consuming acai juice for years. There, it has an almost magical status in the popular imagination, with claims that it will boost your strength, immunity, fertility and even your sexual prowess. […]

Acai berries certainly contain an impressive array of health-promoting compounds. Uniquely, for a fruit, they are rich in omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids – these can lower your levels of “bad” cholesterol, making you less likely to succumb to heart disease.

The berries also contain iron calcium and a string of vitamins. They are low-calorie, high-fibre and combine a range of amino acids which, among other things, can help with skin repair.