Where does Açai grow?
The açai berry grows in clusters on the açai palm, a genus of 25-30 species of palms native to tropical Central and South America. These tall, slender palms can grow 15-30 meters tall, with leaves up to 3 meters long. The prime commercial source of açai comes from the area where several rivers converge within the Amazon estuary, emptying along the northeastern corner of Brazil into the Atlantic Ocean between the states of Para and Amapa. The people of Brazil refer to açai as the “Milk of the Amazon.
Açai is commonly found in Brazil and grows on exotic trees deep in the Amazon Rainforest. These beautiful palm trees grow as tall as 30 meters. Açai has been a main staple for the indigenous people of the Amazon for hundreds of years. Traveling on the Amazon River, you will see many villages with an abundance of açai palms, which help feed the villagers.
