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‘Superfood’ promoted by Oprah robs Amazon poor of staple

By Adriana Brasileiro/Bloomberg.com   

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May 14, 2009, US – Rising sales of acai, a purple
Amazon berry promoted as a “superfood” on Oprah Winfrey's website, are depriving Brazilian jungle dwellers of a protein-rich
nutrient they’ve relied on for generations.

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