Frequently Asked Questions
Q. HOW DO I USE MY AÇAÍ AND WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE?
A. AMAZONIA recommends a minimum of 2x3g (Heaped Teaspoon) of Dried Acai Powder each day, you can consume much larger quantities of this berry however it is up to the individual. The more the better - however, within one, three gram serve you receive your daily requirement.
- Add it to juice, protein shake, yoghurt, water, over porridge or eat it straight. It tastes great!
- If you prefer Capsules take at least 6 per day
- If you use our delicious puree have 2x25ml ‘shots’ per day
We recommend using all AMAZONIA Purpleberries with a daily dose of FISH OIL of FLAX SEED and remember, have as much as you like.
Q. CAN CHILDREN ENJOY AMAZONIA ACAI?
A. Of course, AMAZONIA Dried Açaí is purely a BERRY. AMAZONIA Açai contains no stimulants and nothing artificial. It is VERY, VERY beneficial for children. We recommend you mix Açaí with their favorite juice or even a mini tub of yoghurt… delicious and nutritious, a great taste the kids will love!
Q. IS IT SAFE TO EAT OUR PURPLEBERRY DURING PREGNANCY?
A. Absolutely. Again acai is just a fruit and has no adverse effect on pregnant women during this time. However if you already have an allergy to berries then you should also avoid açai.
Q. CAN I TAKE AMAZONIA ACAI WITH MEDICINE?
A. AMAZONIA Dried Acai is purely fruit, high in antioxidants and your essential oils. There is no reason we are aware of that this may affect your medication. If you are allowed to eat fruit or take antioxidants on medication there is no reason for not taking Açaí. If you have any doubts consult your health care professional.
Q. DRIED ACAI ... WHAT IS THE DRYING PROCESS AMAZONIA USE?
A. AMAZONIA Acai sources direct from the Amazon. Our freezing facility in the Amazon is just a short distance from where our lovely Purpleberries are picked.
We guarantee our Purpleberry is SNAP-FROZEN within a few hours of being HAND PICKED from wild growing palms. The reason we freeze the Acai berries is because they are very rich in oils and antioxidants. Açaí goes rancid (off) within 24 hours after harvest, that’s why we FREEZE the berries as soon as possible. We then FREEZE DRY them using a vacuum system through which all the berries are dried at approx -40ºC. This means the berries are never heated during the drying process.
Q. CAN YOU OVERDOSE ON AÇAI?
A. Açaí is a food, so there’s no such thing as over dosing (that would be like overdosing on fruit salad…just doesn’t happen!) Eat as much açaí as you want everyday!
Q. ARE THE CAPSULES A FORM OF MEDICATION?
A. Capsules may appear as a medicine however they are ONLY our pure açaí powder contained in a harmless vegetable casing – this is NOT A MEDICINE OF ANY KIND. We recommend that you take 2 capsules 3 times a day.
Q. HOW DO YOU KEEP AÇAI HAPPY AFTER OPENING?
A. After opening, keep açaí in the fridge. This is not a necessity however it will ensure that all the natural essential oils and antioxidants stay moist and not deteriorate by drying out.
Q. HOW LONG IS THE SHELF LIFE OF AÇAI?
A. Always pay attention to the expiry dates on our products however under the right conditions (being kept in the fridge) açaí lasts up to 18 months without going ‘off’.
Q. WHY CAN’T I SEEM TO FIND AÇAÍ IN ITS WHOLE DRIED BERRY FORM (LIKE GOJI BERRIES)?
A. Açaí has a huge seed and only a small fleshy skin and pulp. Therefore, when you consume Açaí you are mainly consuming the skin of the Açaí berry and we all  know that the skins of fruit are much more NUTRIENT DENSE then pulp. That’s one of the reasons Açaí is so nutrient dense.
As explained above Açaí also needs to de-pulped and freeze dried shortly after harvest. Therefore it is impossible to get the berry in its whole form. All AMAZONIA Acai however is still a WHOLEFOOD, but it is crushed during the de-pulping and freezing process.
Q. IS AMAZONIA AÇAÍ AN AUSTRALIAN COMPANY?
A. We are Australia’s ONLY 100% owned and operating supplier of the Purpleberry, with a presence in the Amazon.
Q. IS AÇAÍ GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS?
A. We have been getting a lot of positive feedback in relation to this. The Omega 3, 6, 9 are known as good fats that help to manage cholesterol. Also recently on the Oprah show Açaí featured for its weight loss benefits. Please note weight loss is still highly dependent on the rest of the diet. Dried Açaí however can be very helpful in this respect. For more information please check out our nutritional page.
Q. WHY DOES MY DRIED ACAI VARY IN DENSITY AND COLOR?
A. All AMAZONIA Acai is ‘Wild Harvested’. This means our Acai is derived from naturally occurring Acai palms that flourish in the Amazon Rainforests natural environment. Because the berries are not propagated there will always be slight variance in color and density. By ensuring you get AMAZONIA Acai you know you are getting organic berries that have grown naturally in the Amazon’s nutrient dense soil.
Q. HOW DOES THE MONTHLY DELIVERY & BILLING SERVICE WORK?
A. You can sign up for our monthly Auto-Ship Services by clicking on one of the Subscribe buttons to your right. This will pop up a PayPal Window where you can enter your details just like a regular purchase.
- you only pay for the first Month now (it's a Pay as you Go service)
- then PayPal will auto-bill your credit card each month and we deliver your Acai
- billing will automatically cease at the end of your selected term
- there are no early exit fees or binding commitments ... just convenience and better health!
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