Deep red, purple, and blue fruits offer a wide range of health benefits, and açaí berries are no exception. In this article, we will be shining a spotlight on anthocyanins—the natural compound that gives these berries their colour—and delving into their many benefits....

For the vast majority of people, açaí comes in the form of ice cream, smoothies, and bowls. Rarely do individuals outside the Brazilian Amazon see the berries in their original form: small, dark purple, and resembling the blueberry. It might even surprise many that...