Excellent source whole grain. USDA organic. Acai: the Amazonian superfood. Want to try something good for you and good for the environment too? Make the acquaintance of the South American Superberry - the Acai Berry (pronounced Ah-sigh-EE). A gift from the rainforest. the nutrition-packed berry similar in size to a grape, grows on the palm berry plant, a tall slender tree that is native to the Amazon basin and is popularly called the Tree of Life. These berries have long been prized by Brazilian natives as potent energy boosters and for their protective action against infection and heart disease. Traditionally they have been used in healing by the medicine men and women of the Amazonian Shuar tribe. Health benefits of Acai. Acai berries are outstanding sources of protective antioxidants. In fact, Acai exceeds the ORAC ratings (measures of antioxidant activity) for blueberries and purple grapes. Acai berries are particularly high in anthocyanins, which can quench potentially damaging free radicals and do battle against degenerative diseases. though not high in fat, Acai features the same beneficial fatty acids that are found in the Mediterranean diet. Environmental benefits of Acai: The Acai used in Nature's Path Acai Apple Granola is harvested by local families as part of a community and environment-friendly project that is committed to preserving the eco-region and providing a sustainable, income-generating activity for these local growers. According to Greenpeace, the sustainable manner in which Acai is grown and harvested can be part of the solution to save the Amazon Rainforest while simultaneously improving the quality of life for more than 20 million people living in the region. About the author: Vesanto Melino is a registered dietitian with a masters degree in nutrition. She has taught at the university level and is a noted author on the subject of nutrition and diet. Our values: We make organic foods because we believe organic farming and production techniques are better for the environment. Like other enterprises, return on investment, profitability, waste-reduction, and brand leadership are all important goals. But at Nature's Path these conventional business values are overlaid with the notion that none of it amounts to a hill of beans if we don't choose sustainable, environmentally responsible processes that will leave the world better than we found it. In short, we're trying to make food in a way that will benefit our employees, our planet, and you, our customers. What's good about this cereal? Not only is our Acai Apple Granola deliciously organic, it also provides 2 g of fiber and 3 g of protein per serving with the added nutritional benefits of whole grains. What's good about certified organic goodness? Good food: no synthetic pesticides; no synthetic herbicides; no preservatives or additives; no genetically engineered seed or ingredients. Good ecology: less groundwater pollution; improved farm biodiversity. This product is third-party certified organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI). Whole grain. Low sodium Zero trans fat. Product of USA.