Question: Hello,

I am wondering what is the ORAC value of your Absolute Acai Freeze-Dried Acai Powder?  Your Web site mentions that “It has been found that freeze-dried acai has the highest antioxidant activity (ORAC value), maintaining the nutrient profile of the freshly harvested fruit” but does not give the actual ORAC value.
Thank you,

Valerie

Answer: Valerie,

From our webpage:

“Research has been done by reputable U.S. laboratories to determine which form of açaí maintains the highest level of antioxidants.  It has been found that freeze-dried acai has the highest antioxidant activity (ORAC value), maintaining the nutrient profile of the freshly harvested fruit. “

This is a general statement and not a quote or statement about the specific ORAC value of our product.  It is just a comparison to all forms of the acai. Personally, I am not a promoter of ORAC, it’s internet hype, and don’t use it as my gauge in determining my 950+ nutritional products I carry in my practice. Please read my blog post on ORAC.

In a nutshell; if you want the closest form to fresh, than 100% organic freeze dried acai is it!

I am here to help if you have any additional questions.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc

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A review concerning nutritional and physiological properties of edible seaweeds is presented. Seaweeds are traditionally consumed in Asia as sea vegetables, but in Western countries they have been used as sources of gelling or thickening agents. From a nutritional point of view, they are low-calorie foods, with a high concentration of minerals (Mg, Ca, P, K and I), vitamins, proteins and un-digestible carbohydrates, and a low content in lipids. The quality of protein and lipid in seaweeds is acceptable comparing with other dietary vegetables mainly due to their high content in essential amino acids and their relative high levels of unsaturated fatty acids. Dietary fiber content range from 33% to 75% of dry weight, and mainly consist of soluble polysaccharides (range from 17% to 59%).

Seaweeds constitute a source of dietary fiber that differ chemically and physiochemically from those of land plants and thus may induce different physiological effects. Referenced data indicates that algal dietary fiber may show important functional activities, such as antioxidant, antimutagenic and anticoagulant effect, antitumor activity, and an important role in the modification of lipid metabolism in the human body. In conclusion, seaweeds have a high nutritional value, therefore an increase in their consumption, would elevate the nutritional value of foods offerd to the population.
Original in Spanish. personal edits are in italics.

Jimenez-Escrig A, Goni Cambrodon I.
Arch Latinoam Nutr. 1999 Jun;49(2):114-20.
Departamento de Metabolismo y Nutricion, Instituto del Frio, CSIC, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Espana.

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