What makes the Amazon Rainforest Supershake a superfood?

Created after extensive research by the Mazô Maná team , the company's first product is the Amazon Rainforest Supershake. A 100% plant-based superfood with 14 ingredients from the Amazon Rainforest, its nutritional table is full of good news for those looking for a functional alternative whose production contributes to the development of the bioeconomy. It is a product that sums up Mazô's purpose: to nourish the world with the diversity and wisdom of the Amazon.

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With versatile uses, Supershake can be drunk alone (mixed with water) or added to recipes to create different and healthy options. Some of our partners, such as advisors Bela Gil and Alex Atala, have been working on developing special recipes, which we will share soon!

Throughout this post, you will learn the main details about the product and its formula.

The nutritional properties of the Amazon Rainforest Supershake

Mazô Maná's first product combines essential nutritional properties for the proper functioning of the body. It is rich in proteins, dietary fiber, selenium, magnesium and vitamin C.

It is also considered a source of iron and manganese, in addition to presenting bioactive compounds in its composition, as it uses foods that are rich in carotenoids and polyphenols, such as açaí, cocoa, camu-camu, cajá and murici. This gives the Supershake of the forest greater antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential.

Where do the ingredients in Supershake come from?

More than creating a product with ingredients common in the Forest, Mazô Maná worked to create a model that would enable economic development for the region in a logic that combats harmful systems, such as deforestation and monoculture.

To achieve this, we have made the decision to always purchase the ingredients that make up our product as directly as possible from the communities that produce them. To fulfill this mission, we have partnerships with important groups, such as the Rede de Cantinas da Terra do Meio, which brings together 42 cantinas and 8 mini-factories in the region and sells products under the Vem do Xingu brand; 100% Amazônia, which works with us to develop the açaí powder chain in the Xingu region; COOPAVAM (Cooperativa dos Agricultores do Vale do Amanhecer), which brings together seven distinct indigenous ethnic groups (among them Munducuru, Apyakas and Cinta Larga) to collect nuts; and SAFTA (Sistema Agroflorestal de Tomé-Açu), which has been working since the early 1870s to combine agricultural, fruit and forest crops in an agroforestry production system inspired by the experiences of riverside peoples.

The 14 Amazonian ingredients in the Forest Supershake

Learn more about the characteristics and benefits of the Amazon Rainforest products that make up Mazô Maná's shake.

Açaí

Açaí is a fruit from the Amazon Rainforest that has captivated the world with its flavor and nutritional potential. Extracted from the bunches of Euterpe Oleracea , a native species of palm tree, açaí brings its delicious citrus and fruity notes to the Mazô Maná formula.

In functional terms, it is a natural antioxidant rich in anthocyanins that help eliminate free radicals, promoting blood circulation and protecting the body against carcinogenic and atherogenic effects. It is a source of several nutrients, including: vitamin E, fiber, magnesium, potassium and calcium.

Babassu

Babassu is a palm tree that is essential to the lives of Amazonian communities due to the varied culinary and cultural uses provided by its flour, oil and straw. It is used in various recipes and traditional festivals and, in addition to providing a series of nutrients, it is also studied as an alternative for clean energy.

Its flour is widely used to treat inflammation in folk therapies, having an immunomodulatory role. The composition also contains tannins, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances, as well as considerable amounts of fiber, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and vitamin D.

Cocoa

Cocoa is a true tropical treasure, coveted for centuries for its nutritional properties and seen as a symbol of wealth and indulgence. Its seeds, harvested and handled with care, are used in recipes of the most diverse nuances in search of unparalleled sensory experiences.

In addition to being an important source of polyphenols that help combat cardiovascular diseases, cocoa also provides theobromine, an alkaloid responsible for the stimulating effect of its beans.

Cashew

Also known as taperebá, the cajá is a golden-colored fruit that contains a juicy pulp with citrus and sweet flavors. Harvested on the banks of the creeks, the cajá from Mazô Maná arrives to you delivering all the intensity that the forest is capable of offering.

The fruit has a high content of carotenoids, precursors of Vitamin A, and is rich in tannins, commonly associated with a lower incidence of chronic degenerative diseases.

Camu Camu

Originating from the banks of the Amazon rivers, camu camu is a reddish fruit with a unique ability to nourish and revitalize. A true celebration of the diversity of the Amazon Rainforest, handpicked to make up the Mazô Maná formula.

In addition to being a great source of vitamin C, the fruit contains a significant amount of polyphenols, carotenoids and minerals, compounds with antidiabetic, cardioprotective and antioxidant effects.

Brazil nut

The Brazil nut and its tree are, without a doubt, the greatest symbol of the Amazon Rainforest's vigor. Consumed around the world for its nutty flavor and creamy texture, the nut is also a cultural heritage of the native and traditional peoples of the forest, who have cultivated its immense nut groves for millennia.

It contains all the amino acids considered essential by the WHO, in addition to having a high content of selenoproteins that reduce oxidative stress and increase the body's defense cells.

Amazonian Mushrooms

With a variety of shapes, colors and sizes, Amazonian mushrooms are discreet yet abundant amidst the shade and humidity provided by the tropical forest. Their wonderful properties fascinate scientists and functional health enthusiasts.

Amazonian mushrooms are a great source of protein and fiber, which help with muscle regeneration and good digestive tract function.

Cumaru

Cumaru is a seed from the Dipteryx odorata tree that emanates an intriguing aroma. Its original culinary and medicinal uses have elevated cumaru to the status of a spice coveted by chefs around the world in search of a connection with the Amazon Rainforest and its flavors.

The seed provides coumarin, a substance responsible for its aroma and anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and bronchodilator properties, which help the health of the respiratory system.

Cupuaçu

Almost like a gift from nature in the form of a fruit, the cupuaçu grows very close to the ground in the middle of the forest. Its rough shell houses a flesh with a soft aroma and creamy texture that carries the purest essence of the Amazon Rainforest in every piece.

Cupuaçu is a food rich in fiber, polyphenols and vitamins C, B1 and B2, nutrients preserved in the Mazô Maná formula through the freeze-drying process.

Soursop

Soursop is a fruit with an intriguing appearance and enormous nutritional potential that delights both for its taste and its superlative size. Its thorny skin hides a soft and juicy fruit with multiple citrus nuances.

which participate in the synthesis and maintenance of collagen, help eliminate metals such as lead and nickel and promote resistance to infections.

Murici

When the dry season arrives, the murici bushes are ready to harvest their fruit. Found throughout the Amazon region, the murici delivers an exotic flavor that is unmatched by other species in the biome.

Murici has high amounts of phenolic compounds, mainly highlighted by its yellow flavonoid content. It is a food rich in antioxidants and plays an essential role in disease prevention.

Pupunha

The fruit of the peach palm, a palm tree native to the humid tropics of the Amazon, grows in leafy clusters of varying shapes and colors. Originally consumed raw , this delicacy is also used in the preparation of cakes, cookies and other foods with high nutritional value.

Current studies show that pupunha is one of the main sources of pro-vitamin A found throughout Brazilian biodiversity. Among its main benefits are strengthening bones, due to its high calcium and iron content, and its antioxidant action, responsible for protecting the body from infections.

Cumari Pepper

Recognized for its aroma and vibrant yellow color, the cumari pepper is an invitation to discover yet another surprising flavor from the Amazon Rainforest. This delicacy is used in various sauce and jam recipes and, especially, to season the delicious tucupi.

Cumari pepper helps reduce cardiovascular diseases, in addition to having antioxidant potential, anticancer properties and analgesic action. Its heat, the main attribute of peppers, is directly related to the concentration of capsaicinoids, associated with the loss of abdominal fat.

Pumpkin Seed

Cultivated by the indigenous peoples of the Amazon Rainforest for thousands of years, pumpkin, also known as jerimum, offers a very rich nutritional potential. Its selected seeds are used in the Mazô Maná formula in search of a greater protein value.

The essential amino acids provided by pumpkin seeds help with muscle growth and regeneration, as well as post-workout recovery. In addition, this food provides vitamin E and Omega 3, helping to maintain physical and mental well-being, thanks to nutrients such as tryptophan.