We blend organic Sambazon Acai, apple juice, vanilla non-fat yogurt, banana, and strawberries into a delicious, nutritious energy blast.
> Acai Bowl
Organic Sambazon Acai blended up super-thick with strawberries, banana, and a splash of apple juice. Topped with granola, sliced bananas and a touch of honey, just like it's done in Brazil!
We proudly serve Sambazon Acai
Say hello to acai (ah-sigh-ee), the amazing purple berry that's making believers of world-class athletes and health conscious people everywhere.Visit Sambazon's Web Site
What is Acai?
Acai berries grow on palm trees in the Brazilian Amazon and have been an integral part of the native Brazilian diet for centuries. Sambazon acai berries are pesticide free, GMO free, and naturally organic. They are hand picked and immediately processed, which maximizes their nutritional value. The acai berry is a deep violet color and has a rich flavor similar to cherry with a hint of chocolate. Sambazon acai pulp is mixed according to the traditional Brazilian recipe, which combines the acai pulp with natural Amazonian Guarana (gua-na-na) and organic sugar. The guarana provides energy and a heightened sense of awareness.
What are the Health Benefits of Acai?
Sambazon’s premium açaí is an incredible source of antioxidants, healthy omegas, fiber and protein – making it one of the healthiest foods on the planet.- High levels of anti-oxidants. 10 to 30 times the amount found in red wine.
- High levels of dietary fiber. There are approximately 2 grams of dietary fiber per serving.
- High levels of essential amino acids and trace minerals.
- Essential fatty acids (omega 3, 6, and 9) ratio that resembles olive oil, which has been shown to combat heart disease.
- High levels of plant sterols, which have been shown to help control cholesterol.
Sambazon's Mission in Brazil
Sambazon’s certified organic & fair trade forest projects help protect the Amazon Rainforest and benefit thousands of local families. Sambazon founded the Sustainable Amazon Partnership (SAP) in 2003 to empower a market driven conservation business model that would add value to the living rainforest and implement positive change in the impoverished Brazilian Amazon estuary regions of the Pará and Amapá states where açaí trade thrives. To date, the SAP has created a positive economic exchange for over 1,000 local family farmers, secured sustainable development through environmental stewardship on over 1.7 million acres of agro-forestry farms, and our biosocial indicators continue to show that wild harvesting of açaí has a very positive contribution to social, environmental and economic conditions.Visit Sambazon's Web Site
Our Trip to the Amazon
In 2003, the three owners of Blenders In The Grass had the opportunity to go to the Amazon River delta in Brazil where acai is harvested and processed. We were able to watch as the acai berries were harvested, cleaned, sorted, and pasteurized, then mixed with guarana and organic sugar to make the final product. All of this takes place in a new state of the art processing facility.