the acai palm tree: brazil’s best kept secret

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Brazil’s best kept secret>The acai palm tree grows

abundantly in the tropical floodplains and swamps of Central and South America

>Similar to grapes, acai berries grow in bunches, going from a green color to a dark rich purple as they ripen

>Acai fruits are round, with a single large seed enclosed in a fibrous pulp

>One acai palm tree can produce four to eight bunches a year, with each bunch weighing up to 6 kilograms

>Brazilians use oil from the acai fruit to treat diarrhea

>Shredded acai rind is mixed with topical wash solutions for skin ulcers

>In Peru, acai seeds are ground, toasted and applied to fevers

>In Colombia, the acai, also called naidi, is a very popular gastronomic delight

>Amazonians drink up to 2 liters of acai juice per day

>Acai extracts are consumed as fresh fruit juice or added to ice cream, liquor and sweet snacks

>Since the time of Amazon tribal wars to modern Rio de Janeiro, acai berry juice has been and remains an important part of South American diet

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