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What to Look for in an Acai Product
January 27th, 2010 by admin
The nutritional value of Pure Acai Berry has made it the most sought after fruit today. After having been discovered and used for centuries by the Amazonian tribes, the berry is now popular all across the world today. The fruit of the acai palm tree has contains all the necessary ingredients for healthy living. Acai berry products are also nutritious and are equally known for their taste. They can be consumed as juice, in deserts, and shakes.
Acai berry products must be 100% organic, without the use of synthetic fertilizers used during the growing process. Knowing the alkalinity level of a acai supplement will help you to determine the products level of antioxidants and its ability to combat illnesses, and diseases. Higher alkaline levels make the product more potent. It is recommended that you choose an acai product that has been thoroughly tested in order to prevent serious health complications.
All pure forms of the fruit are known to be free of any side effects, so juices are by far the safest form to add as a regular part of your diet. It is better to use products that are a combination of natural ingredients. Those that contain only natural sweeteners and no refined sugars, preservatives, and additives, are recommended. All fruit juice blends that contain additional ingredients apart from acai pulp conform to these standards. All products with a 4:1 potency ratio of acai berry pulp are considered safe. This means that one gram of concentrate is produced from four grams of pulp. There may be some with a higher ratio, however, you ought to check the credibility of the company prior to purchasing a product.
Acai berry products can also be measured by their antioxidant count, which is important in determining its ability to fight off diseases and build up the immune system. This is known as the ORAC or the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity score. A high score indicates a greater level of antioxidants. This will help you make an informed decision on the product you buy.