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Acai Berries are small, deep purple-coloured berries, native to Central and South America, (especially Brazil) where they grow in the Amazonian rain forest. They have been part of the traditional Brazilian and Amazonian diet for hundreds of years: for example, records show the Brazilian Caboclo Indian tribe sometimes consumed enough acai berries to make up more than 40 percent of their diet, enabling them to hunt and gather food for many hours without becoming hungry, tired or weak - this can be attributed to the high phytonutrients and fibre content of the acai berry. Acai berries contain high levels of antioxidants, trace minerals, vitamins, amino acids, plant sterols, dietary fibre and small amounts of essential fatty acids.