Acai Freshness: Storing and Maintaining its Nutrients

T he very best Acai products on the market contain 100 percent Acai, nothing more, nothing less. In order to get the berries to the processing plants and maintain Acai freshness, they are now freeze dried the moment they are harvested. This allows Acai, especially those in capsule form, to contain Acai that is almost as fresh as when it was picked. It has previously been mentioned that in order to store and maintain all the essential nutrients in Acai, the berries should be processed within 24 hours after harvest. The reason behind this is the unique composition of the Acai berries. They contain over 50 percent essential fatty acids like linoleic acid (Omega-6), oleic acid (Omega-9) and palmitic acid. This fat content makes the berries quite delicate, making them highly perishable after 24 hours post-harvesting. That said, the most important thing is to employ a processing technique that does not destroy the healthful components of this amazing super fruit while maintaining its freshness.

One more thing that is worth noting is the shelf life of the Acai products available in the market today. There are two preparations of Acai - the juice and the capsule form. Between the two, the capsule form has a much longer shelf life. There are a number of reasons behind this. The capsule form has been freeze dried so it can be stored even at room temperature without refrigeration for many years. On the other hand, the juice need to be refrigerated otherwise it can quickly spoil as the additives may be heat sensitive or may interact with each other under higher than normal temperatures. This is the major problem when additives and preservatives are incorporated into food, including health supplements. There are cases when they can actually do more harm than good. The bottom line is that the capsule form is clearly the better option in order to get the best out of Acai and to avoid the unnecessary risks and additional expenses from the added ingredients and harmful processes that the juice form undergoes.

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