Açaí na tigela |
| Type | Smoothie, cream |
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| Place of origin | Brazil |
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| Region or state | Pará and in some parts of North Brazil; nowadays widespread through the country and internationally |
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| Serving temperature | Cold |
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| Main ingredients | Açaí palm fruit |
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An açai bowl (açaí na tigela, lit. 'Açaí in the bowl') is a sweet Brazilian snack food from Pará and Amazonas. It is a dish made with the frozen and mashed fruit of the açaí palm, described as having an "earthy" or creamy taste. Its texture is granular before blending and it has a tartness from its acidity, creating a favorable taste. It is served as a smoothie in a bowl, sometimes mixed with guaraná syrup or other sweeteners, and is commonly topped with granola and banana.