IRVINE, CA -- 01/07/08 --
Açaízone, LLC, a leading supplier of raw
materials, clarifies, distillates and powders from exotic fruits, has
announced an agreement to provide GCI Nutrients with high grade organic
Açaí clarified and juice powder (water soluble) for use in a variety of
nutraceutical products. Native to the Amazon rainforests of Brazil, Açaí
(Euterpe Oleracea) is a palm berry high in antioxidants and omega fatty
acids and is widely considered the most nutritionally beneficial known
fruit.
Based in Irvine, Calif., Açaízone is a leading manufacturer of clarified
and extracts such as the Açaí berry, Guarana, Pomegranate, Goji, mangosteen
and others for the nutraceutical industry. Founded in 1970 by Richard A.
Merriam as Greater Continents World-Wide, Inc., GCI Nutrients is
headquartered in Foster City, Calif. and is a global importer and supplier
of raw ingredients for the production of pharmaceutical-grade herbal
supplements, organic powders, and functional nutraceutical raw materials.
"Our new relationship with GCI Nutrients creates a wonderful partnership
that we believe will dramatically broaden the use of Açaízone's high
quality Açaí berry in a host of healthful products," said Jim Saunders,
founder of Açaízone, LLC. "It is especially timely as we have just recently
introduced several revolutionary new forms of Açaí, including organic Açaí,
Açaí clarified juice, Açaí dried and water soluble powders and Açaí
essence, all produced with unique processing techniques.
Traditionally used as a food source and medicine by the Caboclo, the
aboriginal peoples native to the Amazon rainforest, the Açaí berry has
become widely popular as a primary ingredient in beverages, herbal
supplements, smoothies, sorbets and skin lotions. Studies of the nutritive
properties of Açaí have shown it contains ten vitamins (Vitamin A, C, E,
B-1 and B-12) as well as essential amino acids, minerals, and trace
elements. Rich in antioxidants, Açaí helps boost the immune system,
regulates cholesterol levels, promotes cardio and circulatory health, slows
aging and energizes. As popularity of the purple colored fruit juice has
skyrocketed in recent years, many have credited Açaí with helping bring the
daily use of nutraceuticals into the mainstream.
As an importer and processor of exotic fruit and botanical ingredients,
Açaízone's researchers have developed advanced clarification processes,
both to maintain nutritive integrity and purity. Among the firm's areas of
specialty are water soluble juice and extract powders for the beverage
industry, clarified, clarified concentrates, and color-free Açaí
distillate.
"Our unique process of clarification allows for the highest retention of
the active ingredients of Açaí, including its antioxidant properties,"
stated Mr. Saunders. "The result is an enhancement of the flavor and taste
characteristics of the berry and an elimination of solids, lipids and other
impurities found in Açaí that can cause processing and stability problems."
Among the services the new association offers its clients are (1) product
development, (2) custom processing and (3) product R&D such as market
research and retail packaging.
"We are launching a number of innovative new Açaí products," Mr. Saunders
said. "Our Açaí juice line now includes Açaí clarified, clarified
concentrate and distillate and an antioxidant rich Açaí oil for use in
nutraceuticals, cosmetic applications and food grade oils. These products
do not have any added fruit juice fillers, artificial sweeteners or sugars
not naturally occurring in the açaí fruit."
Why Organic Açaí from Açaízone is better:
-- Enhanced flavor and taste characteristic of Açaí
-- Never any added fruit juice fillers, artificial sweeteners or sugar
not naturally occurring in the Açaí fruit
-- Unique process allows for the highest retention levels of active
ingredients such as Anthocyanin and Polyphenol Antioxidants
-- Elimination of solids, lipids and other impurities naturally found in
the Açaí fruit
-- Only certified Kosher and Organic ingredients
Açaízone, LLC is a manufacturer and exporter of the highest quality
ingredients of nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals available today. Açaízone
is a complete source for many of the world's most exotic fruits and popular
raw materials, from container-loads to custom batch orders of fruit
pulp/purees, concentrates and powders for use in nutritional supplements
and functional beverage applications. The company is a leading supplier of
water soluble, freeze-dried powders ideally suited for the beverage
industry, including Açaí, Camu Camu, Guava, Passion fruit, Acerola and many
more.
Located at 18 Technology Drive, Suite 145 Irvine, CA 92618 USA Tel:
949-450-0675
Toll Free (within the U.S.): 877-999-7821
GCI Nutrients is a wholly owned subsidiary of Greater Continents Worldwide,
a Nevada corporation. Since 1970, GCI has been building partnerships with
our customers and vendors by offering a robust product line coupled with
exceptional customer service and informational support. GCI's product
bulletins feature exciting new cutting-edge product introductions, and our
comprehensive website details our complete line of high-quality products
www.gcinutrients.com and www.nutrientlibrary.com. This marketing support,
coupled with GCI's ongoing product research, helps keep our business
partners 'ahead of the pack.'
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