What is açai? And answers to other frequently asked questions.

What is açai? Açai (ah-sci-ee) is a rainforest berry - a small, dark purple fruit that grows on palm trees on the floodplains of the Amazon basin. Recent scientific study has earned it the enviable title of “world’s healthiest fruit” in part, because it is likely to be the world’s highest antioxidant fruit.

What is the Glycemic Index? Glycemic Index (GI) is a scale that measures the speed that the sugars from a given food enter the blood stream. It is useful in determining the impact of food on blood sugar levels. Because Bossa Nova is sweetened with agave nectar, it is considered to be acceptable for some diabetics, and a smarter alternative to many other juices high in natural sugars (ie. grape, apple, orange, etc).

What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are compounds that help to inhibit premature aging, heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer disease by neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals, in simple terms, are unstable atoms or molecules present in the body that can cause damage to cells, protein and DNA.

Independent ORAC analysis by Brunswick Laboratories, MA ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbing Capacity) is the internationally recognized standard measure for antioxidant activity.

What is agave nectar? Agave is a cactus like succulent from which a fructose sweetener is derived. It has a light neutral flavor that compliments the flavor of açai. We add agave nectar to our açai to improve sweetness, as açai is very low in natural sweetness, and to achieve a low glycemic index beverage.

Are Bossa Nova juices organic? Our juice is produced from the highest quality, wild-harvested açai, naturally free of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.