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Sambazon Acai Nutritional Facts

Sambazon is a company that produces 100 percent organic acai products. Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is a berry native to the South American rain forest, and has been used there for its many purported health benefits.

  1. Types

    • Sambazon products include organic acai juices, antioxidant elixir, organic Amazon energy, organic acai smoothie packs, organic acai sorbet, and organic acai supplements.

    Identification

    • One of the Sambazon products, the acai powder antioxidant superfood drink mix, contains freeze-dried organic acai and citric acid for 19 calories a serving. The berry has antioxidants, omega fats, protein and dietary fiber.

    Function

    • The ingredients in Sambazon acai products promote energy, anti-aging via antioxidants, and cardiovascular health with omega fats.

    The Facts

    • Acai is a small, round, black-purple berry, about an inch in diameter, and with a berry-cocoa flavor. It contains flavonoids called anthocyanins, red-blue phenols with antioxidant properties.

    Warning

    • The Center for Science in the Public Interest warns that some makers of acai products overstate the powers of the berry, particularly concerning weight loss.

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