River people of all ages can participate in the economic activity around the fruit trade. Here, a woman makes baskets to hold the açaí.
Without additives, the fruit tastes like a slightly unripe North American berry mix, with the aftertaste of confectioner's chocolate. But Brazilians eat it with sugar or honey and a granola or cereal topping.
Only 5% of the naturally grown açaí is harvested and pasteurized today.
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