Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Acai fruit extract is a polyphenol-rich botanical generally consumed safely in food and dietary supplements. Most concerns relate to over-marketed health claims rather than safety.
What it is
Extract from the fruit (acai berry) of the Euterpe oleracea palm tree native to Brazil.
Source of polyphenols/anthocyanins; used as a natural colorant, flavoring, and antioxidant. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning antioxidant.
Why it's flagged
- unsubstantiated weight-loss/health claims in supplements
- potential allergen (rare)
What regulators actually say
"Acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) is a tropical fruit... rich in anthocyanins and other polyphenolic compounds with antioxidant activity."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Marketed as a dietary ingredient under DSHEA; juice products GRAS via self-affirmation.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as a Novel Food in EU (Commission Implementing Regulation 2017/2470).
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