Word of the Day: Açaí

Pronunciation: a-ça-í [ah-sah-ee] - stressed on the i

Açai berry is one of the most famous Brazilian fruits. It has many health benefits and it’s also known as a superfruit or superfood. 

Brazil is the largest producer of açaí berries and the largest exporter of frozen açaí pulp in the world.

Pará is the largest producer of açaí berries in Brazil, followed by Amazonas and other states (Roraima, Bahia, Rondônia, Tocantins, Espírito Santo, Maranhão, Alagoas, Mato Grosso, Acre, Amapá).

Açaí bowls are very popular abroad and can be found in many countries nowadays. 



 Have you ever tried an açaí bowl, ice cream or smoothie? If yes, where? In Brazil or outside Brazil?

Açai palm (Açaizeiro)