subject: Why is it So Hard to Find Acai Berry Products? [print this page] This #1 Superfood in the whole world got its name from Dr. Perricone; this is what he called it. The Acai berry debuted on The Today Show, the Wall Street Journal, Oprah, and The CBS Early Show. Unfortunately it is very difficult to find quality Acai berry products. Here are the main reasons why: 1. Chinese Acai? Acai berries only grow naturally in the Brazilian rainforest as the conditions are ideal. The surge in popularity of the berries has meant that money-orientated manufacturers have started planting Acai palms in fields in China. In their natural environment Acai palms take root on the riverbanks of the Amazon river. There are nutrients in the water not found anywhere else, and this is what gives the berries its exceptionally high nutritional value. Because of this, Chinese grown Acai berries are significantly weaker. Even more importantly, insecticides and fertilizers are used by the Chinese farmers to encourage the growth of the palms, meaning the berries are not organic. You should always avoid products that have been grown artificially with the help of chemicals. 2. Low Acai content Acai berry products are very popular and a good way of making money for many companies. Certain manufacturers have cottoned on to this and have started putting less and less pure Acai in their products in order to make more of a profit. They are aware that as soon as a customer sees from the label that the product contains Acai it is very likely they will buy it. It's a good way for them to boost their sales and save money by using small amounts of Acai, but selling the product at full price. Always check the content, as these products are simply not effective.
