{"id":1144,"date":"2020-11-17T22:37:45","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T11:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/purplefoods.com.au\/?p=1144"},"modified":"2020-11-17T22:37:45","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T11:37:45","slug":"how-long-to-keep-acai-for-and-why-you-need-to-freeze-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/purplefoods.com.au\/how-long-to-keep-acai-for-and-why-you-need-to-freeze-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long To Keep A\u00e7a\u00ed For And Why You Need To Freeze It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever bought <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a\u00e7a\u00ed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> packets from your favourite store and wondered how long you can keep it for? The good news is, when stored correctly, you can keep <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a\u00e7a\u00ed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the freezer until you\u2019re ready to consume it again (unless it\u2019s been left out too long or above <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\u00b0C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can also make and store <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a\u00e7a\u00ed smoothies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the fridge but only if you plan to drink them in the next couple of days.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a\u00e7a\u00ed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can spoil easily which is why it needs to be stored correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>In this guide we\u2019ll explain:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a\u00e7a\u00ed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> needs to be frozen<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a\u00e7a\u00ed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lasts in the freezer?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you refreeze <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a\u00e7a\u00ed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> puree?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do nutrients last after blending?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a\u00e7a\u00ed powder last?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why a\u00e7a\u00ed needs to be frozen<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A\u00e7a\u00ed has been a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/purplefoods.com.au\/where-does-acai-come-from\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staple part of the diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for thousands of years for the indigenous people who reside in the Amazon region. This small purple berry is found high up in bunches on the a\u00e7a\u00ed palm. Traditionally in brazil, fresh a\u00e7a\u00ed berries are consumed within the same day or are alternatively pulped and frozen. The flavour is described as a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/purplefoods.com.au\/what-does-acai-taste-like\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">combination of berries and chocolate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason we are now able to consume a\u00e7a\u00ed berries in all parts of the world is thanks to modern technology and transport. The raw fruit must be processed within 24 hours of harvesting and are now highly sought after around the world due to their natural antioxidants and vitamins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a\u00e7a\u00ed berries have been pulped, they are frozen at -18\u00b0C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and must be kept at this temperature at all times. This means shipping costs can be extremely high as keeping products frozen is not an easy process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1148\" src=\"https:\/\/purplefoods.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frozen-acai-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"frozen acai\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purplefoods.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frozen-acai-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/purplefoods.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frozen-acai-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does a\u00e7a\u00ed last in the freezer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have bought <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a\u00e7a\u00ed pulp from a wholesale distributor or at the supermarket, there is generally an 18-month validity after production. It\u2019s best to check the expiry date as this can vary between types of a\u00e7a\u00ed. If the acai is pure and good quality however it is likely to still be ok long after the expiry date, so long as it has been kept frozen the whole time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have used the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a\u00e7a\u00ed pulp to make an a\u00e7a\u00ed bowl, you can keep a\u00e7a\u00ed in the freezer for up to three months, as long as it\u2019s stored properly in a sealed container or jar. Simply place it in the freezer until you plan to eat it. Transfer it to the fridge the night before so that it can thaw overnight and then add toppings in the morning when you\u2019re ready to eat.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This however can vary depending on the other ingredients you have used. It&#8217;s best to make sure they have a freezer stable shelf life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you just want to leave your a\u00e7a\u00ed in the fridge, you can store it in a sealed container or jar for up to three days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you refreeze a\u00e7a\u00ed puree?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short answer is: yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, never refreeze frozen a\u00e7a\u00ed that has been left out for a long time and is warmer than 4\u00b0C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This can cause the fruit to be exposed to bacteria, which you want to avoid. Never refreeze after 2-3 days as this is only asking for trouble.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your a\u00e7a\u00ed puree is safe to refreeze, keep it in an airtight container.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1145\" src=\"https:\/\/purplefoods.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acai-smoothie-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"acai smoothie\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do nutrients last after blending?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends what you\u2019re blending. It\u2019s usually recommended to consume a\u00e7a\u00ed bowls or smoothies within 24 hours for maximum nutrition, freshness and taste. However, chlorophyll which is found in green vegetables such as spinach can keep your smoothie alive for up to 48 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Just like an apple or banana, acai will also start to oxidise and turn a brown color when either not processed and frozen quick enough by the manufacturer or if left out at room temperature and defrosted.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does a\u00e7a\u00ed powder last?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A\u00e7a\u00ed powder usually has a two-year expiry date and is much easier and cheaper to ship. The downside to using a\u00e7a\u00ed powder is that it doesn\u2019t have the same depth of flavour as a\u00e7a\u00ed pulp and it\u2019s much harder to blend when making an a\u00e7a\u00ed bowl. A\u00e7a\u00ed pulp creates a thick, scoopable texture that you need in an a\u00e7a\u00ed bowl which is much harder to do using the powdered form.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever bought a\u00e7a\u00ed packets from your favourite store and wondered how long you can keep it for? The good news is, when stored correctly, you can keep a\u00e7a\u00ed in the freezer until you\u2019re ready to consume it again (unless it\u2019s been left out too long or above 4\u00b0C). You can also make and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1146,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Long To Keep A\u00e7a\u00ed For And Why You Need To Freeze It - Purple Foods<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to learn why acai needs to be frozen and whether you can keep leftover acai in the freezer or fridge? 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