What Is ORAC? Why Açaí's 102,700 Value Stands Out
ORAC is the number behind the 'superfood' claim. Here is what it measures, why it matters, and why freeze-dried açaí scores so high.
If you sell or source açaí, you will see one number again and again: ORAC. It is often quoted without context, so buyers don't know whether a high value is meaningful. Here is the short, honest version.
What ORAC measures
ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. It is a lab measure of how well a food neutralizes free radicals — reactive molecules linked to oxidative stress in the body. It is expressed in µmol TE (Trolox Equivalents) per 100 g. A higher number means greater antioxidant capacity per gram.
Why freeze-dried açaí scores ~102,700
Our freeze-dried açaí powder measures around 102,700 µmol TE/100g — roughly 50× the antioxidant capacity of conventional açaí juice (about 1,767 ORAC). Two things drive that gap: concentration and preservation. Removing the water concentrates the polyphenols into far less mass, and low-temperature drying preserves the anthocyanins that heat and dilution would otherwise destroy.
What this means for the final product
- Intense natural color that survives in the cup, on the plate and in the display.
- Anthocyanins and polyphenols delivered with little dilution.
- A credible, lab-backed story your menu or label can tell.
A note on responsible claims
ORAC describes capacity measured in a lab, not a guaranteed health outcome in the body. Values refer to per-batch analyses and vary by harvest. Nutrition and health claims must be adapted to the regulations of the destination country before sale. Used honestly, the ORAC value is a strong, defensible differentiator — not a medical promise.
Organic freeze-dried açaí powder, exported worldwide.
See the açaí powder spec sheet