Açaí is a fruit from the Brazilian Amazon region and it is a small, round, black-purple drupe. Its pulp was found to be rich in essential minerals like calcium, iron, manganese and zinc, but the levels of copper and manganese are surprisingly high, therefore is recommended to limit its consumption. The fruit can be eaten fresh, made into juice or can be an ingredient in various products like beverages, including grain alcohol, smothies, cosmetics and supplements.