Always in small batches,
made fresh
blended every day, every hour*
Our Açaí
At Project Acai, we blend our açaí base in small batches, right in our stores, every day. It's more time-consuming and labour intensive, but as a brand built entirely around açaí, we wouldn't do it any other way.
We take the same pride in how our açaí is prepared as any artisan takes in their craft. Mostly açaí, with just enough banana to bring it together, we think there's nothing quite like a freshly blended açaí bowl. Once you go blended, it's hard to go back.
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. The berry itself is about the size of a small grape, with roughly 80% of it made up of seed, leaving just a thin layer of skin as the edible part. For something this small to carry this much nutrition, and travel all the way from Brazil to reach us, it's worth taking seriously.
Açaí is one of the most antioxidant-dense fruits available, rich in omega 3, 6 and 9, high in fibre and low in sugar. It's known to support heart health, help fight free radical damage, and may help with inflammation and energy levels.
Açaí has up to 10 times the antioxidants of blueberries, is a great plant-based source of essential fats, and may help support healthy cholesterol levels. Its high fibre and low GI mean a small portion goes a long way.
Açaí berries are highly perishable, so we take care to ensure the açaí we serve has been processed in a way that preserves its nutritional value. Project Acai proudly serves Sambazon açaí.
*based on average number of batches made throughout the business day