ALWAYS SMALL BATCH, MADE FRESH EVERY DAY, EVERY HOUR*

At Project Açaí, we blend our Açaí base in small batches right in our stores, everyday. It may be more time-consuming and labour intensive, but as a dedicated Açaí brand, we wouldn’t choose to do it any other way.

We take pride in how our Açaí is prepared in the same way artisans take pride in their craft. With a little bit of fruit and plenty of Açaí, we think there’s nothing quite like freshly blended Açaí bowls. Once you go blended, you can’t go back!

Click here and here to read more about Sambazon as the pioneer of Açaí products and its relationship with the Amazonian community.

WHAT IS AÇAÍ?

The Açaí berry (ah•sigh•ee) grows wild atop palm trees native to the Amazon rainforest. Its taste is often described as a blend of wild berries and dark chocolate (mmm!). The berry is as tiny as a small grape, with only 10 to 15% edible fruit (the rest being seed). For these little berries to travel all the way to our city from Brazil, you can bet it packs a punch.

Açaí ranks off the charts in its concentration of antioxidants, omegas 3, 6 and 9, is high in fibre and extremely low in sugar, together with a whole host of nutritional goodness. In this way, acai helps fight free radical damage, prevents heart disease, cancer, overall inflammation and even helps with energy levels and delays signs of aging!

The Açaí fruit has up to 10 times more antioxidants than blueberries, is a great vegan source of essential heart fats, and also helps to control cholesterol. It's high in fibre, and low GI, allowing you to feel satisfied even with a small portion.

As Açaí berries are easily perishable, we take every effort to ensure that the acai we serve has been processed in a way that preserves it nutritional value. Project Açaí proudly serves Sambazon Açaí products.

*based on average number of batches made throughout the business day