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C.A.M.T.A
Cooperativa Agrícola Mista de Tomé-Açu |
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Açaí
Recently discovered by the media, "açaí" juice, as it is known
in the Southeast and Northeast regions of Brazil, has become the favorite of the
health conscious. In Amazon, açaí is an important constituent of the local diet
because of its high nutritional value and the unanimous preference of local
people for its unique taste. It has rich irons, calciums, phosphorous and
varieties of others.
Uses
The pulp can be used in
the preparation of juice, ice cream, wine, liqueur or sweets.
Seasons
Jul to Aug.
Composition(100g)
| Calories |
247kcal |
| Humidity |
45.90g |
| Proteins |
3.80g |
| Fibres |
16.90g |
| Calcium |
118.00mg |
| Phosphorous |
58.00mg |
| Iron |
11.80mg |
| Vitamin B1 |
0.36mg |
| Vitamin B2 |
0.01mg |
| Niacin |
0.40mg |
| Vitamin C |
9.00mg |
| pH |
5.21 |
| Brix |
6.00% |
| Acidity |
0.13% |
