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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Acai Berry |
| Scientific name | Euterpe oleracea |
| Family / Genus | Arecaceae / — |
| Produce category | Berry |
| Produce subcategory | Tropical Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_200 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 1.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Acai Berry (Euterpe oleracea) | — | Small, dark purple drupe, highly perishable when fresh. Rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber. Primarily consumed as frozen pulp or juice in the US market due to its rapid spoilage. Grown on p |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Acai berries are non-climacteric and do not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure is not a primary concern for ripening, but can accelerate senescence.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong growth, fueled by health and wellness trends, particularly in the smoothie and acai bowl segments.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.6 |
| Income elasticity | 1.2 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.4 |
Pack sizes
- 100g (3.5oz) frozen packets
- 400g frozen blocks
- 1kg/1.5kg frozen bags
- 10kg bulk frozen blocks/bags
- Various powder container sizes (e.g., 8oz, 16oz)
- Juice bottles (e.g., 32oz)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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