Açaí
Freeze-dried

Freeze-dried açaí is an açaí powder that is lightweight, has an extended shelf life and can be easily rehydrated when mixed with liquids, returning to a state similar to fresh. Freeze-dried açaí is used in foods, beverages and food supplements due to its practicality and the preservation of açaí qualities.

Freeze-dried Açaí

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Technical Data Sheet

Product Description

Concentrated Açaí is one of the products obtained from the water extraction of the edible part of the ripe fruit of the plant species: Euterpe oleracea and Euterpe precatoria (açaí and açaí-açú).
Açaí, with 50% total solids (formerly called medium açaí or regular açaí), is the beverage obtained from the edible part of the fruit, extracted with the addition of water and filtration and concentration preserving the color, with characteristic aroma and flavor, as well as a minimum quantity of phenolic compounds anthocyanins. The minimum total solids content for açaí is 8%.
(MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FOOD SUPPLY – MAPA – IN No. 37, OF OCTOBER 1, 2018).

Ingredients

100% Freeze-dried Açaí powder (Cold dehydrated).

Gluten Free. Natural product: contains no chemical preservatives or colorants. This product is subject to minor sensory variations depending on fruit variety.

Allergens

The product is free of potential allergens as per RESOLUTION – RDC No. 26, OF JULY 2, 2015.

Intended use

Yogurt, Milk, Fruits, Cereals, Salads, Smoothie, Juices among others

Application Suggestion

– 3g to 5g (1 tablespoon), with Yogurt, Milk, Fruits, Cereals, Salads, Smoothie, Juices among others

Packaging and Transport
  • Packaging
    Packed in PE bags inside a 10 kg cardboard box.
    Store in a cool (5-15°C) and dry place (relative humidity 55-65%).
  • Transport and
    Storage
    Transport must be carried out in closed vehicles (box trucks). Any damaged packaging that allows access to contaminants must be rejected upon receipt. Storage at room temperature.
  • Conservation
    Keep in a cool, ventilated place away from light.

    Keep out of reach of children

  • Shelf Life
    24 months after the manufacturing date, if stored under the described conditions.
Physical-Chemical Parameters
  • % Total solids by Thermogravimetry
    Minimum 50
  • °Brix at 25°C by Refractometry*
    Minimum 10
  • pH at 25°C by Potentiometry*
    < 4.5
Sensory Characteristics
  • Color*
    Purple colored powder
  • Consistency
    Powder
  • Aroma*
    Characteristic
  • Flavor*
    Not sweet and not sour
Microbiological Parameters
  • Total mold and yeast count
    ≤ 5.0 x 10³ CFU/g
  • Escherichia coli
    Absent
  • Staphylococcus aureus
    <100/g
  • Salmonella sp*
    Absent in 25g
  • Viable Trypanosoma cruzi
    Not detectable in 25g
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving % DV (*)
Energy value453 kcal23%
Carbohydrates67g22%
Proteins6.9g9%
Total fats17g32%
Saturated fats6.2g28%
Trans Fats0g**
Dietary Fiber23g92%
Sodium119mg5%