Açaí

Açaí berries are nature’s nutritional powerhouse. They have seven times the antioxidants of cultivated blueberries and are loaded with Vitamin E, dietary fiber, Omega fatty acids and phytosterols. No other known fruit can come close to the nutrition compacted into each berry. Açaí berries grow on Açaí Palm trees in the lush Amazon rainforests of Brazil, Guyana and Suriname. Native Brazilians call the Açaí Palm the “Tree of Life” because of the health benefits they have discovered over centuries of harvesting and eating its berries.

Acerola Cherry

A tropical cherry known for its high content of vitamin C and other nutrients.

Amino Acids

The building blocks to protein, required by the body for growth and repairing tissue. Essential amino acids are those amino acids that the body cannot produce itself and are required from food sources.

Anthocyanins

In Greek, anthocyanin means “purple flower,” and these important flavonoids are the source of the color in red and purple fruits found throughout the world. Anthocyanins are renowned for their antioxidant power—the ability to fight free radicals in the body.

Antioxidants

Substances that may protect cells from damage (such as cancer, heart disease, vision loss and diabetes) caused by free radicals. Free radicals are produced as a by-product when our cells use oxygen. Antioxidants are thought to prevent some of the damage free radicals otherwise might cause.

Arabica Coffee

Believed to be the first species of coffee to be cultivated, it is thought by many to be superior in flavor to robusta coffee and contains less caffeine than any other commercially-grown type of coffee.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C.

Astragulus

A plant native to Asia thought to improve immune function and lower blood pressure.

B Vitamins

Eight water-soluble vitamins promoting cell function, metabolism, helping to maintain healthy skin and muscle tone and enhancing the immune and nervous system.

Barley Grass

A green grass containing 18 amino acids, vitamins, minerals and enzymes.

Belém

The city in Brazil where our Açaí plant is located.

Biotin

Also known as Vitamin B7, a water-soluble vitamin essential for cell growth and the metabolism of fats and protein.

Blue Green Algae

A type of bacteria with the ability to reduce nitrogen and carbon.

Cacao

The Cacao tree grows naturally in the Amazon basin and produces fruit with a distinctive, smooth flavor with hints of chocolate. Its seeds have long been used to produce cocoa and chocolate, and also contain theobromine, a mild, long-lasting and mood-enhancing nutrient. The Cacao tree’s scientific name, Theobroma, translates to “Food of the Gods.”

Calcium

A necessary element and component of bone essential for nerve conduction, heartbeat, muscle contraction and many other physiological functions.

Camu Camu

A cherry-like fruit from the Amazon with very high Vitamin C content as well as containing amino acids and flavonoids.

Carbohydrate

Organic compounds necessary for metabolism and storing energy.

Carotene

an orange pigment (in alpha and beta forms) found in orange, yellow and green vegetables. It acts as an antioxidant and is converted to Vitamin A.

Carotenoids

Organic pigments.

Carrageenan

A seaweed extract, used as an emulsifier and stabilizing ingredient.

Chelate

Binding or complexation of an organic compound.

Chlorella

Green algae.

Cholesterol

A substance found in animals where high levels can lead to coronary artery disease and atherosclerotic plaque.

Clean Room

A sterile environment in which state-of-the-art processes are used to make our juice bottles, then fill and cap them all in one system. Unlike most beverages, our patented cold bottling process allows us to make the bottles in a sterile environment just moments before they are filled with delicious juice. The production room qualifies as a Class 100 Clean Room, ensuring that it is almost completely void of everything other than sterile air. Once made, the bottles are filled and capped within the clean room, ensuring that the product is as safe inside the bottle as it was only seconds after it was flash-pasteurized.

Clementine

A variety of Mandarin orange.

Concentrate

A concentrated form (for example, of juice).

Copper

An essential mineral, Copper is a component of some proteins and enzymes involved in brain and red cell function. Copper is necessary for iron metabolism, and also supports bone health.

Dextrin

A carbohydrate used for thickening.

Dietary Fiber

Indigestible component found in foods to help digestion.

Dragon Fruit

Fruit from the cactus plant.

Echinacea

An herbaceous plant thought to stimulate the body's immune system.

Elderberry

The fruit of the elder plant.

Flash Pasteurization

A process that rapidly heats the juice to a high temperature, eradicating harmful bacteria. Just as quickly, the juice is then cooled down. This process preserves the nutrients and flavors in the juice, keeping in all the good-for-you sweetness we guarantee in our products. Many other juice producers use standard pasteurization, which requires higher temperatures over longer time periods. The end result often means the product has sacrificed fresh flavor for a longer shelf life. We don’t want to compromise on flavor, so we “flash pasteurize” and lock the goodness in the bottle with a patented filling process.

Flavonoid

A compound in fruits, vegetables and tea known for its antioxidant benefits.

Folate

A form of the water-soluble Vitamin B9, important for human reproduction.

Folic Acid

A form of the water-soluble Vitamin B9, important for human reproduction.

Free Radicals

Although they’re a necessary part of many biological processes in humans, over time they are believed to have a detrimental effect and may contribute to the aging process.

Gellan Gum

A gelling agent.

Guarana

A type of berry native to Northern Brazil and Venezuela with a deliciously unique flavor. Guarana seeds are a source of guaranine, a naturally-occuring nutrient that helps promote mental alertness.

Gum Acacia

Sap from the acacia tree, used as a stabilizer.

Inulin

A naturally-occurring sugar yielding fructose when hydrolyzed.

Iron

The essential part of hemoglobin which helps red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Jerusalem Artichoke

A sunflower plant used for its naturally-occurring sugar (fructose).

Lemon Bioflavonoids

A water-soluble compound known for its antioxidant properties.

Lutein

A carotenoid from green, leafy vegetables that functions as an antioxidant.

Lycopene

A carotenoid found in tomatoes, which may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

Magnesium

An essential mineral that supports normal functioning of nerves, muscles and cells. It helps the body maintain proper levels of calcium and potassium, and promotes phosphorous absorption in bones.

Maitake Mushroom

A mushroom native to Japan and the United States, rich in minerals and vitamins, fiber and amino acids.

Manganese

An essential mineral that is required for normal bone growth, connective tissue development and metabolism of carbohydrates.

Mangosteen

A tropical evergreen tree that produces deep reddish-purple fruit. Known as the “Queens of Fruits” in Asia, its flavor is likened to a sweet citrus with a hint of peach. The Mangosteen tree also contains mangostin, an organic compound that is being researched for its potential health benefits.

Minerals

Any of the inorganic elements (such as potassium, sodium, calcium or magnesium) obtained from foods necessary for the functioning of the human body.

Niacin

Also known as Vitamin B3, essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract.

Nova Scotia Dulce

Red algae used as a rich source of vitamins and minerals.

Omega Fatty Acids

Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids are essential nutrients that the human body cannot produce naturally and that must be obtained from external sources.

ORAC

A scientific method of measuring and comparing the antioxidant content of different foods. Stands for “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity.”

Organic

Food grown without the use of conventional pesticides or genetically modified in any way.

Pantothenic Acid

Also known as Vitamin B5, a water-soluble vitamin essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Pará

The region/state in Brazil where you’ll find the city of Belém, where our Açaí plant is located.

Pectin

A carbohydrate used as a stabilizer.

Perishable

Easily spoiled.

Phytonutrients

Organic components of plants not essential to human beings but believed to promote human health.

Phytosterols

Chemicals that occur naturally in plants and have been shown to help lower cholesterol levels in humans when ingested as food.

Pomegranate

Thick, red fruits about the size of a large orange, pomegranates have a distinctive sweet-tart flavor and are an excellent source of Vitamin C, folic acid and free radical-fighting antioxidants.

Potassium

A chemical element important for brain and nerve function.

Protein

Organic molecules consisting of amino acids, required by the body for growth and repairing tissue.

Puree

Fruits or vegetables that have been ground, pressed or strained to the consistency of a thick liquid.

Riboflavin

Also known as Vitamin B2, required for metabolism.

Saturated Fat

A type of fat (vs. “unsaturated fat”) found in meat, butter, egg yolks, and coconut or palm oil. A diet high in saturated fat tends to increase cholesterol levels in the blood.

Selenium

An essential trace mineral that prevents cell damage and helps other bodily functions.

Settling

The process of solids settling to the bottom of a container.

Sodium

The chemical element “Na”, necessary for regulation of blood and body fluids, transmission of nerve impulses, heart activity and other metabolic functions.

Soluble Fiber

A type of fiber (vs. “insoluble fiber”) that binds to liquids in the digestive tract, helping to lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar.

Soy Protein Isolate

Isolated soy protein with fats and carbohydrates removed.

Spirulina

A bacteria from blue-green algae containing high amounts of protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.

Sugars

A simple carbohydrate in the form of glucose, fructose or lactose.

Tamarind

A tropical fruit known for its sour flavor.

Theobromine

A long-lasting and mood-enhancing nutrient that occurs naturally in the fruit of the Cacao tree.

Thiamin

Also known as Vitamin B1, essential for neural function and carbohydrate metabolism.

Trans Fat

Unsaturated fat that increases the risk of coronary heart disease by raising levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and lowering levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol. No Bolthouse Farms® products contain trans fat.

Valencia Orange

A variety of orange originally grown in California, it is the only orange in season during the summer.

Vitamin A

A fat-soluble vitamin that aids vision, bone growth and antioxidant activity.

Vitamin B9

Also known as Folic Acid, Vitamin B9 is necessary for the production and maintenance of new cells, in particular red blood cells. Folic Acid is critical for amino acid metabolism and the formation of the nucleic acids that form DNA. Vitamin B9 also helps maintain normal, healthy function of the intestinal tract.

Vitamin C

Water-soluble vitamin essential for metabolic functions and acting as an antioxidant, whose deficiency will lead to scurvy. Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid.

Vitamin E

Fat-soluble vitamin necessary for maintaining healthy skin, membranes and eye tissue.

Whey Protein

The protein from whey, a by-product of making cheese from milk.

Xanthan Gum

A food additive produced by fermenting glucose or sucrose, used as an emulsifier or stabilizer.

Zinc

An essential mineral that is an enzyme activator believed to strengthen the body’s immune system.