Acai: An Extraoridnary Antioxidant-Rich Palm Fruit by Alexander Schauss, Ph.D

Dr. Schauss discovery of a previously little known palm fruits remarkable antioxidant activity, led to publication in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that confirmed it had the highest peroxyl radical scavenging activity of any food in the world. Since his discovery numerous authors have referred to the Acai berry as a 'super food'.  This newly revised book by Dr. Schauss tells the story of the Acai berry from discovery to today.  Dr. Schauss shares experiences in his life that provided him the skills to take an interest in the Acai berry and know how to study it.  Further information on the Acai’s history, popularity, food uses, nutritional value, antioxidants, and benefits are shared throughout this updated book.