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Background
- The acai palm tree, native to tropical Central and South America, produces a deep purple fruit. The word “acai,” which comes from a language of the native people of the region, means “fruit that cries.” The acai fruit has long been an important food source for indigenous peoples of the Amazon region.
- Acai products have become popular in the United States, where they have been marketed for weight loss and anti-aging purposes.
- The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against companies that marketed acai weight loss products in allegedly deceptive ways.
- Acai fruit pulp has been used experimentally as an oral contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Acai products are available as juices, powders, tablets, and capsules.
Types of Acai berries
Cultivation of Acai berries
Pictures of Acai berries
Nutrition information of Acai berries
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Melons |
Other Fruits |
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