By Design Supplements

Now that the hyperbolic publicizing of the acai berry has died down, people are beginning to take a more realistic, objective look at this tiny fruit. Originally touted as a miracle cure-all for diabetes and myriad other chronic illnesses, scientific research has debunked these false claims. Now acai is classified where it belongs: amongst other antioxidant-rich foods, such as the blueberry.

Originally, the acai berry was marketed purely as a dietary supplement, but it is beginning to recognize wider culinary usage. Just the other day I was at the store and saw a new flavor of juice from a nationwide company: Cran-Acai. In the near future, don’t be surprised to find other acai-flavored goods in your local supermarket. I’m predicting yogurt and sorbet will be some of the first.