THE AMAZONIAN SUPERFOOD
Meet the Amazonian superfood behind your favourite purple bowl. Smooth, earthy and served ice-cold, açaí makes a delicious starting point for breakfast, a post-walk stop or an afternoon pick-me-up.
SO, WHAT MAKES AÇAÍ SO SPECIAL?
Three reasons to get to know the berry: what’s inside it, what those nutrients do, and why they deserve a place in a varied diet.
ANTIOXIDANTS
Açaí contains anthocyanins and other polyphenols—plant compounds with antioxidant activity. Antioxidants neutralise free radicals: unstable molecules that can damage cells. There’s more to that purple colour than good looks.
Explore the antioxidant research
DIETARY FIBRE
Açaí pulp naturally contains fibre. Dietary fibre supports digestion and regular bowel movements, and helps prevent constipation. It’s one reason to enjoy a range of fibre-containing plant foods throughout your day.
How fibre supports digestion
UNSATURATED FATS
Açaí naturally contains oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat also found in olive oil. Dietary fat helps your body absorb vitamins A, D and E—so a little fat has an important job to do.
Why your body needs some fatThese are qualities of açaí pulp. Your finished bowl’s nutrition depends on its base, toppings and portion. A little more on the ingredients and research
THE BERRY IS JUST THE BEGINNING
Açaí brings the purple. You bring your favourites. A mix of plant ingredients makes every bowl a chance to enjoy different flavours, textures and nutrients.
A LONG WAY FROM ORDINARY
Pronounced “ah-sigh-ee”, açaí grows on palms in the Amazon and has been part of local food traditions for generations. From those Brazilian roots to our Cardiff horsebox, it’s the fruit at the heart of our menu.
A LITTLE MORE TO TUCK INTO
Açaí has a subtle, earthy berry flavour. Banana, mango and other fruit toppings bring sweetness; granola adds crunch. Choose the combination that sounds good to you.
Our açaí bowls have a thick, cold base that you eat with a spoon. Fresh fruit and toppings sit on top, so you get a different combination of flavours and textures in every bite.
We use açaí from Brothers of Açaí. A prepared base is different from the whole fruit, and bases and toppings can contain added sugar. Ask us about the ingredients available at the hatch—we’ll help you find a combination you love.
Start with The OG, go tropical with More Passion, or explore the whole menu to find your own favourite. Tell us what you love, and let’s make your next spoonful a good one. Please let the team know about any allergies before ordering.
Nutrition varies between whole fruit, pulp, prepared bases and finished bowls. The ingredient information here describes açaí and its toppings; serving nutrition depends on the recipe and portion. Enjoy as part of a varied, balanced diet.