Fresh, Dried or Frozen Acai? Which Is Best?

The Acai berry is available as many different products. For example, Acai berries can be consumed and purchased fresh, dried, or frozen. It is also available as a pulp or a juice. Each of the Acai berry products has distinguishing benefits and characteristics. Many of these benefits will be discussed below.

The first thing that may be asked is: where can one purchase Acai berries which are fresh. The obvious answer to that is: if you live in an Amazon rainforest you can have them fresh. All you have to do is climb an Acai tree and grab a few berries. However, most people in the world don't dwell in an Amazon rainforest so what can we do? Well, not much, when it comes to purchasing fresh Acai berries. It isn't possible to ship them fresh becaue the berries lose their health benefits very quickly upon being picked. They only have a thirty to fifty percent fat content so they spoil very quickly. Luckily, as discussed below, there are many other ways to consume Acai berries.

So, the next question you may be asking is: how can I get the health benefits of Acai berries since I don't live an Amazon rainforest? Well, because of all the advancements in technology which allow Acai berries to be flash frozen, Acai berries can now be transported around the world. The frozen berries are delicious in many recipes, such as desserts, smoothies, juices, and other treats. The only drawback to frozen berries is that many shops don't carry them because keeping them consistently frozen presents too many challenges. Plus, once you purchase the berry it is hard for the consumer to keep them frozen so that they don't develop an odd flavor.

The third question to be answered is: what is a good form for Acai berries which is not fresh or frozen? The answer is dehydration. Dehydrating the Acai berry keeps them from spoiling and allows them to be easily transported all over the world. Some companies have developed a way for them to be frozen and dried in a powder form. It involves a simple, four-step process:

1. 1. Acai berries are picked fresh from the Amazon rainforest.
2. The seed is discarded.
3. The pulp is flash frozen and dehydrated within 24 hours of being picked.
4. The dehydrated pulp is encapsulated in easy-to-take capsules.

In short, the Acai berry can be frozen and dried and give all of the benefits of the fresh Acai berry. Frozen Acai is an excellent resource for anyone seeking optimal health. It makes it possible for the wonder from the Amazon rainforest to benefit people all over the world.

This is a boon for health nuts everywhere because the Acai berry is so beneficial -- it helps the immune system, cardiovascular health, digestion, energy, and skin.