"Then we, the women, started to move." Bezinha, now 60, grew up following her father climbing the acai berry trees of Ilha da Jussara to harvest the tart fruit, used globally in juices, cosmetics ...
Found on açai palm trees in South American rainforests, açai berries are a lot like grapes ... “Unsweetened acai is tart and earthy, which is why it’s often manufactured with sweeteners ...