In today's article we explore a trendy fruit: the açaí. It is the superfood of surfers and influencers. Where did this fashion come from? We will also explain below some trick to save you amounts of three figures if you have become fond of consuming it. What does a bowl of açaí? Are you ready to surprise twenty of yours with a budget of twenty euros? Let's find out.
What exactly is açaí?
El açaí it is nothing but one baya from the Amazon. Its unique properties have earned it a reputation as superfood Recently. Not surprisingly, it has more antioxidants than blueberry. In addition its amount of proteins it is the same as an egg and a half. Regulates cholesterol, strengthens defenses and strengthens the nervous system. It is also rich in fiber, so it supports digestion. Avoid fluid retention as it is a diuretic product.
Speaking of their origin, we can refer directly to the inhabitants of the north of Brazil. It is said that his longevity It comes from the daily consumption of this fruit, hence its reputation as a superfood. The plant of the açaí It is a kind of palm tree that can reach the twenty meters high. This increases the price of the berry, as it is difficult to obtain. In terms of shape, it resembles the blueberry although it is somewhat larger. However, only the ten percent, corresponding to the pulp. The rest is made up of the fruit stone.
Where does your fame come from?
Indeed, its popularity derives from networks. As with many other trends, it started in the United States. It was there that this berry became popular, which the inhabitants of the Amazon since ancient times. Thanks to its commercial success in the United States, it passed to the old continent. He did it hand in hand with influencers. That is, from people with many followers whose content reflects a healthy and refined lifestyle.
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However, they do not consume it in the same way as the indigenous people of the Brazilian Amazon. They do it in the so-called açaí bowls. The way to prepare them is to add a couple of balls of sorbet made from the berry to this bowl. It has a very characteristic color between purple and garnet. The next step is to add different fruits (banana, blueberry, strawberry ...) as well as granola and coconut grated. Today you can find these bowls in different parts of the big cities. Normally its price is usually high (six or seven euros).
How to save money?
However, this is not the only way to consume it in Spain. Some supermarkets have already gone ahead and offer it to their public. A paradigmatic case is that of Mercadona. The Valencian company is an expert in marketing and always knows how to get ahead when a new trend arrives. What it offers is frozen açai powder. This way it lasts longer and you can combine it with whatever you want. It is valid for shakes, juices, homemade energy bars ... You can also use it to make the sorbet on your own.
Of course, you must be aware that you must pay the 14'89 Euros that it costs if you want to try it. However, it is much cheaper than buying it in a restaurant whenever you want. If you prepare it at home you will need five grams of powder per bowl. Therefore, a Mercadona container provides for twenty units. At 14'89 you must add the cost of the fruit which berries to use. If you don't look too bright, you can make twenty açais for twenty euros in total or something else. On the contrary, going to restaurants you still 120-140 euros!
Conclusions
We encourage you to let yourself be delighted by this true delicacy. Beyond his fame of miracle nutritional we can say that it is really good. Even more so when you combine the texture soft of the straw with the crunchy of granola. If, in addition, you like fruit salad; these bowls are made for you. Try one on your own somewhere you trust before jumping into the pool and making twenty. You will not regret!
