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• What differentiates Amazon Planet’s açai purée from other brands?
Our organic açai purée is 100% additive-free: We use NO colors, flavors, preservatives, emulsifiers or thickeners of any kind, just fresh-picked, organic berries. A difference you can taste!
• What differentiates Amazon Planet’s açai sorbet from other brands?
First, our açai sorbet is not made from frozen ingredients or açai concentrates, but is made right there in the Amazon, directly from fresh-picked berries. Second, our açai sorbet is incomparably pure as it doesn’t contain colors, flavors, preservatives or any other kind of fruits or fillers. And, most importantly, our sorbet has by far the highest açai content of any other sorbet in the market. Try it to believe it!
• How should I consume Amazon Planet’s açai purée and sorbet?
Our purée is made for blending (it's absolutely unsweetened containing 0g sugars per serving): Just pop a 100g pack into the blender, add your favorite fruit and some juice, almond milk or coconut water and blend it into an amazing smoothie or bowl! For some delicious recipes check out our Wonderblends.
Our sorbet can be blended just like our pack, but it can also be enjoyed straight out of the pint! Scoop it straight out and savor it pure or with your favorite topping.
• What are the health benefits of Amazon Planet’s açai purée and sorbet?
Our organic açai purée and sorbet provide you with all the healthy nutrition of real Amazon açai: Loads of antioxidants to combat free radicals, plenty of heart-healthy omega 6 and 9 fatty acids and a good amount of dietary fiber to regulate your gastrointestinal function.
• Why do Amazon Planet’s açai purée and sorbet taste so different?
The tart, "refreshing" taste that a lot of açai products have in the US does not come from the açai but from filler juices and/or added acidifiers (usually citric acid). Our products are free of any such additives or filler juices and therefore maintain the unadulterated taste of real açai - a velvety, natural, dark-chocolaty taste that is both unique and delightful.
• Why are Amazon Planet’s açai products pasteurized?
As no pesticides are used on our wild-grown fruits, there are naturally occurring bacteria and microorganisms present on the fruit's surface when we pick them. If we didn’t flash-pasteurize our products these naturally occurring bacteria would rapidly multiply in the low-acid and nutrient rich environment açai provides, thereby turning the products rancid. Pasteurization ensures a completely safe product without using any preservatives whatsoever.
• Does pasteurization reduce the nutritional benefits of Amazon Planet’s açai products?
Independent laboratory studies show that none of the important micro- and macronutrients of açai (antioxidants, heart-healthy fats and fiber) suffer from pasteurization. The reduction in heat-sensitive enzymes, on the other hand, is the price we have to pay to ensure that our product can safely withstand the long logistical process from the heart of the Amazon rainforest to your freezer without the help of preservatives.
• Are there any allergens in Amazon Planet’s açai products?
Our products contain no gluten, wheat, nuts, soy, dairy or other known allergens.
• Are Amazon Planet’s açai products suited for children?
Our products are totally suited for children: a lot of healthy, delicious nutrition and no caffeine, additives or other nasties. (In the Amazon pure açai is often given to babies as a substitute for mother's milk!)
• Must Amazon Planet’s açai purée and sorbet be kept frozen?
As our products contain no preservatives whatsoever they must be kept frozen until consumed.
• Where can I buy Amazon Planet’s açai purée and sorbet?
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