The acai, (Euterpe oleracea Mart.), also known as Assaí, huasai, or manaca palm,  is widely distributed in the Amazon, and in many parts of the Amazon as a  fruit juice, and when cassava flour is added its consumed as a soup.

Origin :
Its fruit it’s an oval shaped berry, purplish in colour and is red when ripe and green when under ripe . It has been used since ancient times by Amazonian tribes as part of their food and to fight diseases. Studies show that acai contains polyphenolic compounds, mainly anthocyanin type, and it’s Considered a super fruit, for its vitamin C, calcium, iron and aspartic and glutamic acid content. 

Benefits : 

• Improved mind Function : Preliminary research studies show that acai could prevent mental imbalance in menopausal women. It also has a high concentration of glucosinolates and polyphenols; both substances are capable of contributing to the contraction of the prostate.
  
  
• Improved sexuality : This famous fruit has been linked to increased overall blood circulation in the human body, a phenomenon that can contribute to an increase in sex drive, especially for men.
  
  
• Anti-Aging Effects : Rich in antioxidants, acai contribute to the ability to slow or reverse the typical aging processes related to oxidative damage. In fact, berries of the acai are one of the fruits with the most antioxidants, they have ten times the amount of antioxidants of grapes and twice the amount of blueberries.
  
  
• Can help fight cancer: The acai contains a high percentage of vitamin C and elegiac acid, a combination that improves the immune system that can help suppress cancer growth. A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that polyphenolic compounds extracted from acai reduce the proliferation of cancer cells from 86 to 56%. It is believed that acai phytochemicals can stop the process of carcinogenesis on a molecular level, eliminating tumor cells before they multiply, acai berries are not a cure for cancer, but hopefully more research showing its benefits and potential role against cancer.
  
  
• Improved Cellular Health: Anthocyanin’s found in the Acai cell play a role in cellular protection, helping to maintain strong cells, helping the fight against free radicals.
  
  
• Improves Digestive System: The Acai can help keep our digestive system clean and optimize its function. The berries have powerful capabilities in the detoxification within the human body and are well known as a traditional source of dietary fiber.
  
  
• Promotes Skin Health: The content of vitamin C promotes collagen formation which promotes healthy skin and allows antioxidants fight free radicals environment.
  
  
• Help in Weight Loss: Known by nutritionists as a super fruit, acai can help you not only lose weight but maintain a healthy weight. An interesting study found that acai pulp had the ability to reduce the negative effects of a high fat diet.
  
  
• Resistant to harmful organisms: Scientists at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro have shown that consuming acai extract can help fight harmful organisms.
  
  
• Heart Health: Research shows that the acai berries are high in anthocyanin’s, which is associated with the ability to reduce cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. They are also rich in plant sterols that provide cardio-protective benefits by preventing the formation of blood clots, improve overall blood circulation and relaxation of the blood vessels.

Traditional Use :

• Anti-Aging
• The root as antibacterial
• Anti -inflammatory
• Anti – parasitic
• Astringent
• Cleaner blood  
• Digestive Aid
• Dietary Uses
• Bleeding
• High cholesterol
• Liver disease
• Menstrual pain
• Sun protection
• Weight loss

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Peruvian health register, DIGESA, ministry of Health
  
• Nop and EU organic certification
  
• Lima Chamber Of Commerce  

We are Amazon Andes Export SAC  and we have started to produce and market natural, functional foods made from our native Peruvian biodiversity  from 2010. We offer final  bulk product to suit the needs of each of our clients,  harmonized with ethical principles that we seek to achieve a real sustainable development, by helping to improve the quality of life of all the links in this valuable chain, we work for the health and welfare of people, from original, native Andean and amazonian communities, through to customers.

We are firm believers that “FOOD OF THE FUTURE, ARE THOSE OF OUR PAST” this is why we are in a constant search of  the revaluation of our super Amazonian Andean food, we continue researching and continuously innovating to develop new and better products under the concepts of natural and positive vision and with quality.

We look for naturalness in our processes and we are fully committed to the care and sustainable use of our biodiversity, which we understand the diversity of all living things, from the human to the microorganisms, organic certified products including also the variety ecosystem promote the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems, we believe it is important for the survival of our planet.

We have a positive outlook, and reflect continuously to improve of our work, adapting to changes and seek quality, food security is our priority, which is why we work in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and (HACCP).

We invite you to become part of us and our policies of justice and sustainability, and also our organic, healthy products.

AMAZON ANDES EXPORT SAC  is more than just a company, we are a long-term project that is seeking to stimulate the development of valuable chains of  products from the Peruvian biodiversity. In addition to commercial activities that we are developing we also have other activities planned, for example, we want to help in the social and environmental development of our country. Our projects will be developed in three stages, and on whose progress will depend directly on the level and rate of growth of the company.