The acai berry grows on clusters of branches on a palm tree which has a long thin trunk up to 25m high, the clusters hang like ribbon-like leaves. Traditionally the tribe’s men would shimmy up the tree and cut by hand the branches from the top of the palm tree. The tribes of the Amazon Rain Forest first used the berry to help various aliments due to its tremendous health properties. ✓ High in Vitamin E ✓ High in Iron ✓ Source of Potassium ✓ Source of Magnesium ✓ Source of Omega 3 & 6 Our Acai Powder is made from pure organic, raw acai berries from the Amazon rainforest which have been freeze-dried to retain the vital nutrients and ­flavour of the fresh fruit. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Naturally free from gluten and wheat. No artificial colours, preservatives, sweeteners or fillers.