Fruit Açaí palm
a grove of açaí palms in brazil
açaí palm
serving of açaí pulp
separation of açaí pulp seeds in market belém, pará, brazil
in study of 3 traditional caboclo populations in brazilian amazon, açaí palm described important plant species because fruit makes major component of diet, 42% of total food intake weight.
in 2005, article published greenpeace international stated “the tasty dark violet wine of açaí important non-wood forest product in terms of money river delta of amazon.” 2008 los angeles times article noted while açaí has been acclaimed sources renewable resource can provide sustainable livelihood subsistence harvesters without damaging amazon rainforest, conservationists worry açaí succumb destructive agribusiness model of clear-cut lands, sprawling plantations, , liberal application of pesticides , fertilizer. although açaí grown conventionally, company sambazon established usda organic certification açaí palm plantations in 2003 , has implemented fair trade certification.
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