What does Acai Taste Like?

Acai (or Açaí as its properly spelled) is a potent purple berry born of the Amazon rainforest. Some would say it’s the perfect food, i.e., chock full of nutrients, rich in antioxidants, and insanely delicious. One question we get from many curious admirers is about the taste of Acai, so we put together the full rundown for you.

The Taste of Açaí

Feel the Delicious Powers of SAMBAZON® Açaí! The acai taste is somewhere between mixed berries, dark chocolate, and red wine with a stunning purple hue -- that’s where you can find the distinctively exotic taste of Acai. Who said healthy can’t taste & look exquisite? 

The Makeup and Taste of Açaí Berry

The word “Açaí” (ah-sa-EE) comes from a Portuguese adaptation of the Tupian word ïwaca’i, which means, “fruit that cries.” The berry itself is made of up to 90% seed, with the other 10% of flesh and skin pack in all the vitamins and nutrients. The raw acai berry taste is said to be bitter and have an earthy taste, similar to dark chocolate.

Is Açaí supposed to be sweet?

The taste of acai often depends on what you mix it with. If you blend in other sweet berries, chocolate, or honey, you will find a sweeter taste. But if you choose to go the pineapple or orange ingredient route, you'll get a fusion of sweet and citrus. The acai fruit taste is very versatile and pairs well with many different ingredients.

Does Acai taste like ice cream?

When Acai is made into an Acai bowl, it can look like ice cream in texture, but the flavor profile is closer to a fruity gelato. It is often like a thick smoothie. Try our version of Acai ice cream with our Açaí Banana Nice Cream recipe. Or you can try our sweet and silky indulgence that makes life easy: our Organic Açaí Sorbet. Enjoy it as a quick scoopable Acai bowl or a healthier dessert option that is both dairy free and delicious.

What Else is Acai Used for?

Acai is a staple food for most of the populations that live along rivers in the Amazon region. It is valuable for both as a local food source and commerce. The traditional pulp extraction process involves various steps for the separation of the edible portion, skin, and pulp, from the seed. The pulp is consumed without cooking as part of the diet of Amazon residents but is also widely used to prepare ice creams, creams, yogurts, wine, and liquors, usually in a savory taste profile.

Try SAMBAZON's Delicious Acai

SAMBAZON cares about the people at the very root of our product. We stand behind our triple bottom line business philosophy and measure our success by efforts made to give back to Acai harvesters and their communities. With our Fair Trade certification, we re-invest by providing building renovations, access to basic education and health services. Each time you try a spoonful of delicious Acai made from our Superfruit Packs, you know that you're making a difference in the lives of many. Support businesses that care about their communities and the planet, because it's our pledge, and your impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Acai Products Taste the Best?

Our Acai comes in many shapes and sizes, and is made to satisfy any type of taste bud. Are you a mover-and-a-shaker without a functioning blender? No problem. Try the Ready-to-Eat Acai bowl. Do you have a finnicky, I-don't-do-breakfast kind of kid? Acai smoothie recipes, all the way. Or maybe you're someone who hungers for a more creative life? Sounds like a handmade Acai bowl is in your future. However you roll, our acai products aim to please. Together, we Açaí.

What do other Fruit Smoothie Bowls Taste Like?

Are you curious what other fruit smoothie bowls taste like? There are many options when it comes to crafting a smoothie bowl, and we definitely prefer to include Acai in ours with our frozen Superfruit Packets. Some of our favorite ways to make an acai bowl is to include other delicious fruits.

Our Strawberry Pineapple Acai Bowl Recipe is sweet and bursting with tropical flavor. Try our Banana & Mango Unsweetened Island Hopper Acai Bowl Recipe for a little taste of the island life with a flavor that is rich, creamy and juicy. The Acai Mango Macadamia Bowl is tangy-sweet with a velvety texture that contrasts nicely with the crunchy macadamia nuts. Our Figgy Coconut Acai Bowl Recipe is perfectly drool-worthy, with a taste of honey-like sweetness with a subtle hint of berry and undertone of vanilla. The Blueberry Cacao Acai Protein Bowl Recipe has a bright burst of sour flavor that pairs nicely with rich cocoa.

What does a Dragon Fruit bowl taste like?

Many people are intrigued by the bright pink color of Pitaya, also known as Dragon Fruit. A Dragon Fruit bowl tastes like a refreshing combination between a kiwi and a pear. Our SAMBAZON Dragon Fruit products are flavorful and bursting with red dragon fruit, which is a superfruit from Asia and South America with a slightly sweet taste with a complimentary tang of tartness. It's a good source of fiber, iron, potassium & magnesium.

You can try it at home by making a dragon fruit smoothie bowl recipe with our Red Dragon Frozen Fruit Cubes or enjoy the the smooth exotic taste of Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) paired with mixed berries, and an enjoyable zest of ginger in our Dragon Fruit Drink.

What does Acerola taste like?

Acerola might just be your new favorite fruit – right behind Acai, of course. A bright red, juicy berry fruit grown in Brazil, Acerola is a great natural source of Vitamin C. It comes from an evergreen shrub and is considered a superfruit by many along with Açaí, Dragon Fruit, and Goji. Acerola is a powerful source of antioxidants, boosts the immune system, and is low calorie, low sugar, and fat-free. The taste is described as sweet, fragrant, and slightly tangy. Our Low-Calorie Blood Orange Acerola Energy Drinks are also made with Acerola and are rich in antioxidant vitamin C.

Do Acai Bowls Taste Good?

We may be biased, but we think acai bowls tastes like a spoonful of heaven! We have many acai bowl recipes that you can try your hand at.

Does Acai Taste Like Blueberries?

Some may think that Acai tastes like blueberries, but here at SAMBAZON we find that it is distinct. So what does acai taste like? It's a deeper, richer flavor that many compare to dark chocolate.

What Flavor is Similar to Acai?

Açai has often been described as slightly tart with an earthy underlying taste. The acai flavor is similar to dark chocolate, red wine, and a mix of berries - think cherries, raspberries, and blueberries.

Why is Acai So Popular?

Açai berries are wild harvested and have substantial health benefits such as being one of the few commercially sold fruits with virtually no naturally occurring sugar, antioxidants similar to red wine, and healthy omega fatty acids similar to olive oil. Nutritious, delicious & good for you – what more could you ask for from the best acai brand?

Is Acai Actually a Superfood?

What are some acai health benefits? Acai has long been claimed to be a superfood—rich in antioxidants, packed with essential fatty acids, and low in naturally occurring sugars. A staple food in the Amazon region, acai berries are praised globally for being beneficial to our health and well-being.

Can You Eat Acai Berries Raw?

You won't find fresh acai berries in the produce section of your local grocery stores since the berries themselves have a short shelf life. They are instead sold as a frozen fruit puree or pressed juice. So unless you are planning a trip to the Amazon Rainforest, you likely won't be trying a raw acai berry anytime soon. 

Where Can I Buy Acai?

There’s no need to trek to the Amazon to get your Açaí. Curious where to buy acai? Our Frozen Açaí Packets, Fresh Açaí Juices and premade Açaí Bowls are available at both your local grocery retailers like Costco, Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Publix, Korger, and Alberstons, and directly from our website. Shop our organic Açaí products for healthy and delicious meals and snacks.

What do Amazon Superfruits taste like to you? Let us know in the comments below.