Being from California since Acai is a tropical fruit we saw these things that reminded us the most of sort of like dates maybe. Separately because I saw a happy healthy gecko in this tree I figured since a gecko was around this that these likely were edible so I tasted one. However, it sort of made my mouth feel sort of funny the way persimmons do too so I spit it out not sure of what I just ate and spit out. We looked it up online on my Iphone through google images and found what we had eaten and spit out was actually an acai berry each that was ripe we picked from the palm like fruit tree.
we were on kauai when this happened in a park there and our wives were shopping and we were bored and got interested in what fruit this might be?
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The culinary flowers and herbs; beautiful, colorful, scented and … edible!
Acai/Acai/ Euterpe oleracea
The
açai palm, (known by the people as “ica-cai”, which means “fruit that
cries”) Euterpe oleracea is a species of palm tree in the genus Euterpe
cultivated for their fruit and superior hearts of palm. The history of
the Acai tree is rooted deep into the Amazon culture. Indeed, it has
been used for thousands of years. It has only been introduced in America
in the 1990s. The tribes in the Amazon first used the berry to help
prevent health problems and deficiencies, due to its highly nutritious
and antioxidant properties. It usually grows in the wild Amazonian
jungles in Brazil, where it is harvested by natives who have been
reaping its health benefits for generations now. Acai also contains
plant sterols, fiber, amino acids, various vitamins and minerals, and
polyphenols. Studies show that acai berries have a higher antioxidant
capacity than do other berries, such blackberries, and blueberries.
According to the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) values, which
is a measure of antioxidant power developed by the National Institute
on Aging in the National Institutes of Health, acai fruit pulp/skin
powder has the highest ORAC value (102,700) of any fruit or vegetable.Acai palms are tall, slender palms growing to 15-30 meters, with pinnate leaves up to 3 meters long. These palms produces small purple flowers that grow in clusters. Male and female flowers are born on the same inflorescence. Flowers are followed by green fruits that grow in bunches. It takes Acai Palm Tree 4-5 years before producing fruit. The fruit, a small, round, black-purple drupe is about 1 inch in circumference, similar in appearance but smaller than a grape and with less pulp, is produced in branched panicles of 500 to 900 fruits. Acai juice is said to have between 10 and 30 times more antioxidants than grapes, pomegranates, and even blueberries. Because of the extensive vitamins, amino acids, minerals, Omega acids, and other properties, the Acai very is said to be one of the most nutritionally dense berries on the planet.
It’s
known the fresh Acai berry perishes inside a day or so from being
picked, making fresh acai hard to transport over any great distances.
This is going to be the reason why you don’t see fresh acai stocked on
the shelf right next to the blue berries. It is usually mixed with
energy drinks, ice cream, and even energy bars. Coca-Cola has entered
into a distribution agreement with Los Angeles-based Bossa Nova brand
acai juices, and Anheuser-Busch adds the fruit to its new energy drink,
180 Blue. Although acai berries have been touted as a product helpful in
weight loss, no studies have currently been done showing that they
actually work in such a manner. Certainly a diet rich in antioxidants
and healthful fruits along with exercise has been shown effective in
weight management. The Acai berry is delicate and perishable. It
actually comes to the United States by way of a puree that is typically
made into a smoothie or juice cocktail. In addition to enjoying Acai as a
smoothie, it also packs a punch as a great way to start your day or
even as a pick-me-up in the afternoon when it is served in a bowl and
topped with granola and sliced banana.
Mixed Berry-Acai Smoothie*dishingupdelights*
(By Esi)
Makes 1 smoothie
1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
1/4 cup Bossa Nova Acai juice with blueberry
1/2 banana, sliced
1 teaspoon flax meal (optional)
1/2 teaspoon agave or to taste
Add all ingredients to a blender and mix until smooth.
Acai Popsicles*noshings*
Make 4 pops
Ingredients
4 1/2 cups Acai berries
½ to 1 cup of water
¼ cup honey, or sugar
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor, starting with 1/2 cup of water and adding more if needed. Puree the Acais until smooth. Pour into molds , leaving a 1-inch space at the top. Freeze for at least 6 hours. To release, run Popsicle molds under cool water for a few seconds, then gently pull.
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Is this true, we need to eat right and exercise 😉