freeze-dried acai: what it is, its benefits, and how to consume it

An option for those who want quality and practicality, freeze-dried acai has all the benefits of the fruit, and can also be used in an easy, practical, and tasteful way.

Knew for its nutritional appeal, and outstanding flavor, acai has become part of the routine for countless consumers. Usually found as ice cream and puree, it can be found in its powdered version.

Acai powder or freeze-dried acai, in its pure version, without any other ingredients, has stood out for its practicality and superior conservation capacity than the version that is popularly known. It is considered a superfood, a source of several nutrients, as well helping to prevent some diseases.

In this post, you will learn more about acai powder and how to use it. Check out!

 

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What is Freeze-dried acai?

 Freeze-dried acai is the acai pulp dehydrated, after being extracted, the pulp goes through a process called freeze-drying, done by the cold-drying method that keeps all the nutrients and aspects, such as color, scents, and flavor. In addition to maintaining the quality and conservation for much longer, when stored properly.

Benefits

 As it is a product without any addition of other ingredients, acai powder provides all the benefits found in the fruit, however, in a smaller and more concentrated proportion. It is  a great source of Vitamin E, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, and Potassium. Also, it has an elevated antioxidant power, with anthocyanin values higher than fruits like grapes, strawberries, plums, and blueberries. It’s also rich in unsaturated fats, which help reduce bad cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Characteristics

When purchasing acai powder, there are a few characteristics such as color and flavor, that can make the choice easy. When the product is made only with acai, it has a really strong color and a dark purple tone, due to the presence of anthocyanin, a powerful natural dye. If they had a lighter color, it has probably been subjected to the addition of other ingredients.

Just like the pulp, acai powder has a striking flavor. If they had a sweeter taste, distrust! Other substances might have been added, like guarana syrup or sweeteners.

How to use acai powder

Acai powder has been used especially in manufacturing, mostly in the food and cosmetics segment. Some kindd of foods that can be produced with acai powder are bread, cakes, granolas, cereal bars, and desserts. Among the cosmetics, we can find shampoos, soaps, and moisturizers.

In daily life, the product can be used in many recipes, such as yogurts, smoothies, desserts, and salads. It can also be sprinkled over other fruits, or just mixed with water.

If you got interested in all the benefits of acai powder, Petruz has in its Industrial Line, the best freeze-dried acai, a 100% natural product, without the addition of sugars, dyes, or food preservatives.

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