Isli Açai

The tree that produces the acai is called açaí. It is a species of palm tree found in Amazonas, Pará, Maranhão, Acre and Amapá.

Açaí can be consumed in several ways: juices, sweets, ice cream and jellies. Currently the açaí is very consumed in the bowl, where the pulp is accompanied by fruits and even other foods. In the Amazon region, the pulp of the açaí is very consumed with cassava flour or tapioca.

Açaí pulp is a great energetic, with every 100 grams having 250 calories.

 Açaí is a fruit rich in protein, fiber and lipids.

 We find in this fruit the following vitamins: C, B1 and B2.

Açaí also has a good amount of phosphorus, iron and calcium.

 The national and international cosmetics industry is using açaí to produce creams, shampoos and other beauty products.

 Açaí seeds are used in the crafts of the northern region.

 The leaves of açaiseiro are used for the production of woven products (bags, nets, bags, etc.) and, due to their resistance, serves as house cover (roofing production