Açaí, this fruit typical of the Amazon region, has become famous for its numerous health benefits, particularly thanks to its high antioxidant potential. One of the most popular forms of açaí consumption is in powder form, which can be used in various food products. Let me explain in more detail how açaí powder is obtained and why it is so valuable.

The Refraction Window Dehydration (RWD) Process

Le Comptoir de Toamasina and our Comptoir in Brazil, Le Comptoir Sion by Arnaud Vanille, wanted to purchase açai which comes from a pioneering company in innovation in the irrigated cultivation of açaí and which uses an advanced technology called Refractance Window Drying (RWD) for dehydrating açaí and other fruits. Discover how the açai from Comptoir de Toamasina is powdered:  

1. Preparation of the Fruit :

   • After selecting and analyzing the fruits, the stone is removed to obtain pure, whole juice. You should know that the stone makes up 90% of the berry in the summer harvest and 70% in the winter harvest.
   • This juice is then poured onto a thin transparent film, forming a sort of “window”.

2. Radiant Energy Transfer :

   • The RWD system uses the conductive capacity of water.
   • Heated water transfers radiant energy through three active heat transfer modes: conduction, convection and radiation.

3. Gentle and Effective Drying :

   • The juice moves on a conveyor belt (Mylar sheet).
   • By evaporation of water, moisture from the product is removed in approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
   • The temperature is controlled between 30 and 70 degrees, preserving the nutritional and sensory properties of the fruit.

4. Nutrient Conservation :

   • The RWD process preserves the phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, fats, color and flavor of the açaí.
   • It is particularly effective at retaining anthocyanins, preserving up to 90% of these powerful antioxidants.

Benefits of RWD Açaí Powder

• High Antioxidant Content :

  • Unlike other dehydration methods, açaí powder obtained by RWD has a uniform structure and no porosity.
  • This reduces oxidation and the formation of free radicals.
  • The content of polyphenols and anthocyanins is high, confirming the effectiveness of this process.

• Extended Shelf Life :

  • Thanks to the low water activity and the rigor of the production process, Açaí açaí powder from Comptoir de Toamasina has a longer shelf life.
  • It offers greater application versatility and can meet the requirements of remote markets.

• Why buy acai at Comptoir de Toamasina

  • We buy from a grower who grows açaí plants with care, using an automated irrigation system.
  • Harvesting takes place under ideal conditions to maintain high anthocyanin levels.
  • The disinfection and laboratory analysis process guarantees the quality of the final product. 

As you can see, the acai powder from Comptoir de Toamasina was chosen for its quality and preservation of the environment and not for a price or a story. 

Arnaud, the creator of Comptoir de Toamasina lives in Brazil and today knows the consequences of global warming and shares his point of view with you. 

To make acai juice, acai pulp, acai ice cream, it is by purchasing acai powder that you will be able to do it at once and be able to add the homemade flavor. 

You should know that acai pulp can only have 11 or 13% acai in dry matter.