Açaí has gained worldwide fame as an energy-boosting, antioxidant-rich superfruit. But as more people discover it, one question appears again and again: “Is açaí high in sugar?” The short answer: Pure açaí is not high in sugar. Açaí bowls and sorbets contain added sugar depending on the recipe. To understand why, we need to look at what açaí really is, how it’s used traditionally in Brazil, and why sugar and guaraná syrup became part of the modern açaí experience. Pure Açaí Is Naturally Low...

Blending guaraná with açaí is a brilliant synergy of nutrition, flavor, and culture. When açaí made its way from the Amazon to Brazil’s urban centers, vendors found that pure açaí pulp, which is thick, tart, and earthy, wasn’t an instant hit with everyone’s palate. The solution was to sweeten and energize the açaí by mixing in guaraná syrup (a sweetened extract of guaraná seeds) or guaraná powder. Guaraná’s natural sweetness and caffeine kick transformed açaí into a more palatable,...

Is Acai (Açaí) from Brazil? Acai (Açaí) is deeply Brazilian. Native to the Amazon, particularly Brazil’s northern states like Pará, it’s...