{"id":85213,"date":"2020-07-09T20:10:19","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T23:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/?p=76101"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:52:11","slug":"why-do-cariocas-love-acai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/why-do-cariocas-love-acai\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do Cariocas love a\u00e7a\u00ed? The trendy Brazilian berry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The a\u00e7a\u00ed berry is a native fruit from the Amazon forest. It is an important ingredient for the daily diet for the people in the North and Northeast of Brazil. During the \u201980s and \u201990s, the aca\u00ed berry became popular all around Brazil. And nowadays it is easy to see how much Cariocas love a\u00e7a\u00ed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, a\u00e7a\u00ed was also introduced to the whole world and became a trendy snack all around the US and Europe. The tropical flavor and aesthetically pleasing array of toppings made everyone fall in love with the a\u00e7a\u00ed bowls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays a\u00e7a\u00ed bowls are a hot trend everywhere. But in Rio things reach the next level. So, why do Cariocas love a\u00e7a\u00ed that much?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/why-do-cariocas-love-acai\/#Refreshing\" >Refreshing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/why-do-cariocas-love-acai\/#Sweet\" >Sweet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/why-do-cariocas-love-acai\/#Good_for_your_health\" >Good for your health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/why-do-cariocas-love-acai\/#Easy\" >Easy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/why-do-cariocas-love-acai\/#Gives_you_energy\" >Gives you energy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refreshing\"><\/span>Refreshing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An a\u00e7a\u00ed bowl or glass goes well with the beachy vibe of Rio de Janeiro. A\u00e7a\u00ed is a cold refreshing treat people love to eat during those warm days in Rio. The aca\u00ed berry can be consumed as a fresh juice, smoothie, frozen pulp, or pureed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Rio, the most traditional way to eat a\u00e7a\u00ed is as a smoothie, topped with guaran\u00e1 syrup, granola, and banana slices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sweet\"><\/span>Sweet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/cariocas-amam-a%C3%A7a%C3%AD.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/cariocas-amam-a%C3%A7a%C3%AD.jpg\" alt=\"cariocas amam a\u00e7a\u00ed\" class=\"wp-image-76857\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>People from the North of Brazil originally use a\u00e7a\u00ed as a bland paste you can eat during lunch. The a\u00e7a\u00ed berry is pureed and served with manioc flour and fish. However, in other parts of Brazil, especially in the southern regions, the sweet paste is much more common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here in Rio, the snack bars make the base of what we know as a\u00e7a\u00ed by mixing the frozen a\u00e7a\u00ed pulp with guaran\u00e1 syrup. That already makes it really sweet. After that, customers can choose different topping to add to their bowl or glass. Most Cariocas love a\u00e7a\u00ed because it is like ice cream you can eat as a dessert or a treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common toppings include granola, powdered milk, chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, banana, strawberry, peanuts, and pa\u00e7oca. A\u00e7a\u00ed can also be topped with different kinds of fruit syrup, caramel, and honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_for_your_health\"><\/span>Good for your health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/cariocas-amam-a%C3%A7a%C3%AD-trend.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/cariocas-amam-a%C3%A7a%C3%AD-trend.jpg\" alt=\"cariocas amam a\u00e7a\u00ed trend\" class=\"wp-image-76861\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The a\u00e7a\u00ed berry contains loads of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins C, E, B1, B2, and minerals, such as iron and phosphorus. A\u00e7a\u00ed helps to reduce skin aging and improves the immune system. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But wait! A bowl of a\u00e7a\u00ed is only really good for your health when consumed&nbsp;<em>in natura<\/em>. Most a\u00e7a\u00ed pastes or smoothies sold in supermarkets and bars are already mixed with guaran\u00e1 or banana syrup \u2014 those portions have too much sugar! Make sure to ask for the regular version if you want to fully enjoy its benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy\"><\/span>Easy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find a\u00e7a\u00ed in every snack bar in Rio. And there is one snack bar on every corner of the city. So every time you are up to a delicious bowl of a\u00e7a\u00ed, you will easily find one next to you. An a\u00e7a\u00ed bowl or glass with toppings costs less than R$10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also easy to find a\u00e7a\u00ed cafes specialized in a\u00e7a\u00ed. In these places, all the menu revolves around the berry and they have different and special a\u00e7a\u00ed bowls and toppings. In these places, a bowl may cost around R$25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gives_you_energy\"><\/span>Gives you energy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/cariocas-love-a%C3%A7a%C3%AD.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/cariocas-love-a%C3%A7a%C3%AD.jpg\" alt=\"cariocas love a\u00e7a\u00ed\" class=\"wp-image-76858\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ever come to Rio, you might have noticed that Cariocas are very active. It is very common to see people exercising at the beach early in the morning or late in the afternoon, after their work hours. It is important for Cariocas to eat healthy snacks that will boost their energy to help with their workout. A\u00e7a\u00ed became their best ally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A\u00e7a\u00ed provides people lots of energy, helps with muscle contraction and bone health. It also helps with muscle recovery and is incredibly filling, increasing satiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreigners that come to Brazil usually love a\u00e7a\u00ed as well. You just need to be aware of the calories a bowl of a\u00e7a\u00ed may have. Even though it is a healthy snack, the a\u00e7a\u00ed berry is rich in calories, especially when mixed with guaran\u00e1 syrup and topped with things like chocolate chips and candy. However, when consumed&nbsp;<em>in natura<\/em>, a\u00e7a\u00ed may even help with weight loss, since it increases satiety. The antioxidants present in the berry may also help by reducing lipids, bad cholesterol, and glucose in the organism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever tried it? Do you think Cariocas love a\u00e7a\u00ed that much? And do you love it as well? Share your thoughts on a\u00e7a\u00ed with us in the comment section!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/\">Caminhos Language Centre<\/a>&nbsp;is the largest and most exciting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/about-caminhos\/\">Portuguese language school<\/a>&nbsp;in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We offer high-quality&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/courses\/\">Portuguese courses<\/a>&nbsp;in a relaxed and fun environment. Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/about-caminhos\/methodology\/\">methodology<\/a>&nbsp;is based on the communicative approach and we offer unique course material. 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