AboutLeo Nollet Expertise Send me questions on the analysis and detection methods of food ingredients. How to analyze or detect food compounds or residues.
Analysis methods of amino acids, peptides, proteins, sugars, organic acids, fats, etc...
Experience I am a Ph. D. in Science
Organizations Hogeschool Gent, Ghent, Belgium
Publications Handbook of Food Analysis, M. Dekker, New York, 1996.
Food Analysis by HPLC, 2nd Ed., M. Dekker, New York, 2000.
Expert: Leo Nollet Date: 1/24/2007 Subject: acai berry
Question Someone approached me about selling me this "wonder cure drink." I was told it cures cancer and joint problems and improves your overall health very much. The acai berry is the main ingredient, but the product he is offering me is a blend of the acai berry and other fruits. It has white grapes, blue berries, and pear juice as well. The cost is over $20 a bottle and he showed me where it sells for over $40 a bottle online. Is it all it's cracked up to be and worth the cost........Thanks Mike
Answer Dear Mike,
The acai berry is a very rich source of antioxidants. It proves to be good for overall health. See e.g. at http://news.ufl.edu/2006/01/12/berries/
If it is a wonder cure drink that's an other story.
Each one has to decide if he is willing to pay $20 or $40 or ...
