Category: Amazon & Culture
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What is açaí: origin, culture, and why it became a global trend
Açaí is the fruit of Euterpe oleracea, a palm species in the Arecaceae family native to the Amazon region, particularly the seasonally flooded várzea floodplains along the rivers of the Amazon estuary. The palm can grow up to 25 meters tall and produces clusters of small, dark purple berries — the source of the pulp…