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There was a bit in Sunday's Observer Food Monthly on our acai farmers in the Brazilian Amazon.

Photos by courtesy of Gary Calton/ eyevine. Great shot Gary, thanks.

All of the acai berries that we use in our smoothies are grown sustainably from palms native to the Amazon estuary. These palms only grow within 25 yards of the Amazon in the mineral-rich tidal wetlands, meaning that they're naturally irrigated twice a day. What's more, our acai supplier is certified as organic, and is working with the acai collectors to preserve biodiversity, address social issues such as adequate nutrition and develop other sustainable local industries, such as making jewellery made from acai seeds.

The acai berries are collected by scaling the acai tree using hemp tape looped around the climber's ankles to give a good grip.

It's easier said than done though, as Rich found out.

"Just crop the photo below my feet and it will look like I nearly got to the top."

The berries are then threshed from the branch, and placed in baskets for transportation.

If you fancy trying a whole 35 of these hand picked, antioxidant rich acai berries from the banks of the world's biggest river, then why not have a go on our detox superfoods smoothie.

 

Comments

[Acai Berry Info]

Well done Innocent & Sambazon! Acai really is a super fruit in more ways than one!

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Do any of you know where I can find some good videos on acai berry?

[dan at innocent]

Hello

Check out our youtube channel (linked from the right hand sidebar) for some clips about acai.

[Acai Berry]

You can also find some on moreonacaiberry.com

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There is no clinical evidence that acai berry diet pills will help you lose weight. I recommend drinking acai juice or eating acai bowls. They are delicious and very healthy.

It is good to know that Brazilians are cultivating acai berries, that way they don't have to burn the forest to raise cattle.

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