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.
Technical Data Sheet
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).
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.
The product is free of potential allergens as per RESOLUTION – RDC No. 26, OF JULY 2, 2015.
Yogurt, Milk, Fruits, Cereals, Salads, Smoothie, Juices among others
– 3g to 5g (1 tablespoon), with Yogurt, Milk, Fruits, Cereals, Salads, Smoothie, Juices among others
- 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.
- % Total solids by Thermogravimetry
Minimum 50 - °Brix at 25°C by Refractometry*
Minimum 10 - pH at 25°C by Potentiometry*
< 4.5
- Color*
Purple colored powder - Consistency
Powder - Aroma*
Characteristic - Flavor*
Not sweet and not sour
- 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
| Amount per serving | % DV (*) | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy value | 453 kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Proteins | 6.9g | 9% |
| Total fats | 17g | 32% |
| Saturated fats | 6.2g | 28% |
| Trans Fats | 0g | ** |
| Dietary Fiber | 23g | 92% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |