Acai berries come from the acai palm that is grown in Brazil. These berries have been a staple of the Brazilian diet for hundreds of years and have been exported to other areas only since the 1990s. The high concentration of antioxidants and other nutrients has interested people all over the world in eating the acai berry.
Region
The northern regions of Brazil are the acai palm's native lands.
Rain Forest
The northern Brazilian area where the acai berry can be found is located in the Amazon rain forest. The berry is a staple food among those who live in and near the rain forests.
Diet
The caboclo people who live in the Amazon region have a diet that is made up of about 42 percent acai berries.
South America
Attempts have been made to grow the acai palm in other areas, with some success in other South American countries. The palm has been grown successfully in Peru and Belize.
Uses
Besides the high nutritional value of the acai berry, the acai palm has other benefits for native populations. The fronds from the tree are used to make roofs, mats and hats.
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