Açaí Pulp Grades and Sorbet Tub Sizes Explained

Buyers in the UK, the UAE and Qatar often compare açaí quotes that use different words for the same thing: pulp or purée, 12% or 14%, grosso or médio, 5L or 10L. This guide explains how Brazilian açaí pulp is graded by solids, what Terrapure's 12% pulp means, and how to choose Açaí Scoop sorbet tub sizes for foodservice. Sources are official Brazilian rules and our published spec sheets, checked on 23 October 2026.

Terrapure quotes organic frozen açaí pulp (organic certificate on request) and Açaí Scoop sorbet (not sold as organic) from Brazil. Market pages: açaí wholesale UK · açaí wholesale UAE · açaí wholesale Qatar.

Overhead açaí bowl made with frozen açaí pulp, topped with granola, blueberries, coconut, cacao nibs and nut butter — Frozen açaí pulp, served as a bowl. Illustrative image.

Four labelled Açaí Scoop with Guaraná açaí sorbet cardboard tubs, one open, with a scoop of sorbet — Açaí Scoop tubs (Açaí with Guaraná pictured). Illustrative image.

The sorbet is not sold as organic. Organic wording applies to the frozen pulp and the powder only.

Part 1: açaí pulp grades

What "solids" means

Açaí is extracted from the fruit with water and filtered. Total solids is the share of the product that is not water, so a higher figure means a thicker, more concentrated açaí. It is the main number to compare between pulp quotes.

The traditional Brazilian grades

Brazil's earlier standard (MAPA Instrução Normativa 01/2000, as summarised by Embrapa; Embrapa) used three grades by total solids:

Grade (Portuguese)	Also called	Total solids	Appearance
Açaí grosso or especial	Type A	Above 14%	Very dense
Açaí médio or regular	Type B	Above 11% up to 14%	Dense
Açaí fino or popular	Type C	8% to 11%	Less dense

You will still see these words on quotes and in Brazilian trade.

The current rule: açaí named by its solids

Since MAPA SDA Instrução Normativa 37 of 1 October 2018, açaí is named "açaí" followed by its percentage of total solids, with a minimum of 8%. The same rule defines clarified açaí (2% solids or less) and dehydrated açaí (at least 96% solids). So "açaí 12%" or "açaí 14%" is the clearest way to state a grade.

What Terrapure's 12% pulp means

Terrapure's organic frozen açaí pulp is specified at 12% solids, in a 1.5 kg pot and a 10 kg pail, stored at -18°C (pulp spec sheets). Under the older system, 12% sits in the médio or regular band. Other solids levels can be discussed on quote where available.

How to compare pulp quotes

Ask for total solids as a percentage, not only a grade name.
Ask whether the product is plain pulp or a sweetened blend, and for the ingredients list.
Ask for brix, shelf life and a certificate of analysis per lot; we share these with your quote.
For organic pulp, ask for the organic certificate and the import paperwork your market needs.

"Purée" and "pulp" are often used for the same frozen product, especially in the UAE. A scoopable sorbet is a different, ready to serve product.

Part 2: açaí sorbet tub sizes for foodservice

Açaí Scoop Traditional comes in three lined cardboard tubs. Açaí with Guaraná tub sizes are confirmed with your quote. Case sizes below are provisional and confirmed with your quote (Açaí Scoop Traditional spec sheets).

Tub	SKU	Case (provisional)	Typical fit
2.6L	AS-TRAD-2.6L	Case of 4	Small display freezers, gym and office cafés, hotel pool or spa outlets
5L	AS-TRAD-05L	Case of 2	A busy single café or restaurant
10L	AS-TRAD-10L	Single tub	High volume counters, hotel breakfast stations, events

Portions per tub: a worked example

Portions per tub = tub volume in ml × usable yield ÷ portion size in ml. As an illustration only, with a 100 ml portion and 90% usable yield, a 2.6L tub gives about 23 portions, a 5L tub about 45 and a 10L tub about 90. Your own portion size and scoop loss will differ, so measure them in a trial. To add costs, see açaí sorbet cost per serving.

Choosing a size

Match the tub to the freezer well or cabinet you will scoop from.
Smaller tubs turn over faster at low volume outlets.
One 10L tub means fewer changeovers at busy service.
In the UAE, each tub size is a separate food item for registration (USDA FAS Dubai report), so start with the sizes you will reorder.
In the UK, HMRC treats sorbets as standard rated for VAT (VFOOD5520).

FAQ

What do 12% and 14% mean on açaí pulp?

They are total solids: the share of the açaí that is not water. A higher figure means a thicker, more concentrated açaí. Brazilian rules since 2018 name açaí by this percentage, with a minimum of 8%.

What is açaí grosso, médio and fino?

The older Brazilian grades: grosso or especial above 14% solids, médio or regular above 11% up to 14%, and fino or popular from 8% to 11%.

What solids is Terrapure's frozen pulp?

12% solids, in a 1.5 kg pot and a 10 kg pail, stored at -18°C. The organic certificate is available on request. Other solids levels can be discussed on quote where available.

Which Açaí Scoop tub sizes are available?

Traditional comes in 2.6L, 5L and 10L lined cardboard tubs. Açaí with Guaraná tub sizes are confirmed with your quote.

How many portions are in a 5L tub?

It depends on your portion size and scoop loss. As an illustration, a 100 ml portion with 90% usable yield gives about 45 portions from a 5L tub. Measure yours in a trial.

Is açaí purée the same as açaí pulp?

The words are often used for the same frozen product. A scoopable sorbet is a different, ready to serve product. See açaí pulp vs purée.

Is Açaí Scoop sorbet organic?

No. Açaí Scoop sorbet is not sold as organic. Organic applies to the frozen pulp and powder only.

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Açaí pulp grades and sorbet tub sizes explained for foodservice buyers