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People who have had the opportunity to eat raw acai berry have described the acai berry taste
as that of blueberries with chocolate. However, those who take acai products rarely get this taste. This is even so
for products that claim to be 100% pure acai. So what could be the cause for this difference?
The difference in taste between the raw acai berry and its products can be attributed to some
factors. They include the following.
The time it takes for the acai berry to be processed. Acai berries
are highly perishable and require processing within 24 hours. However, as with many other fruits, the taste starts
to change soon after it is harvested. So the longer it takes for the acai to be processed, the more the taste
changes.
The processing method used on the acai. There are several
methods that are used in the processing of acai berries. Many of these methods seek to retain the ingredients of
the acai berry. However, during processing, the natural taste of the acai berry might be lost.
The acai product that results from the processing also determines the
taste. Some products are made from all parts of the acai berry including the seed. Those who
consume the acai berry do not eat the seed. So addition of the seed in the end product will change the
taste.
Additives, sweeteners, chemicals and other ingredients added to the acai
product. These ingredients have their own taste. When added to acai the resulting product is a
blend of all ingredients. Also, adding water for the case of juices dilutes the taste.
The storage methods used for the acai products. This is
especially the case for acai juices. It is recommended that they be packed in glass bottles to prevent leeching.
Also, acai products are to be stored in cool dry places. Storing them in places that don’t meet these conditions
could also affect the taste.
Taking acai with other foods in a diet can also affect the taste of acai berries. In Brazil,
acai berries are usually included in a diet containing other foods. This reduces the acai berry taste.
Therefore, if you are taking acai products other than raw acai by itself, it is very unlikely
to savor the blueberry with chocolate taste. However, taking the right acai product will ensure that you get the
full acai benefits. The acai product should have the following qualities.
Free from any additives
100% pure acai
Made from the pulp and skin
The acai berry taste is not as important as the benefits that the acai berry can provide. The
various factors that contribute to the change in taste usually target at retaining the acai berries potency. It is
therefore not necessary to use lack of natural acai taste as a basis to claim an acai product as fake. There are
other ways to find legitimate acai products.
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