Açaí gallon tubs: the 3-gallon and the 1-gallon.
Vibe Açaí sells frozen açaí sorbet in 3-gallon (11.3 L) and 1-gallon (3.79 L) foodservice tubs, kept at −18 °C with an 18-month shelf life and delivered across the lower 48 states.
3-gallon vs 1-gallon tub, side by side
| 3-gallon tub · 1-gallon tub | |
| Volume | 11.3 L (3 US gal) · 3.79 L (1 US gal) |
| Net weight | Confirmed on quote · 3.04 kg |
| Packaging | Foodservice tub · Polypropylene bucket with lid, 4 tubs per cardboard case |
| Per pallet | 112 tubs · Confirmed on quote |
| Servings (150 ml) | ≈ 75 · ≈ 25 |
| Açaí bowls (180–200 g of base) | ≈ 45–50 · ≈ 15–17 |
| Storage | −18 °C (0 °F) or colder; do not refreeze after thawing — both sizes |
| Shelf life | 18 months from production — both sizes |
| Best for | Açaí shops, chains and distributors · Lower-volume menus, scoop cabinets, trials |
What is inside both tubs
The same recipe: filtered water, açaí purée (pasteurized), cane sugar, glucose, guaraná extract, xanthan gum, guar gum, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, fruit and vegetable juice (for color) and citric acid. Gluten-free, none of the 9 FDA major allergens in the formulation, no artificial colors and real guaraná extract rather than syrup. pH 3.90–3.95, °Brix 20–23. Full specification on the Açaí Original sorbet page.
Which tub to choose
The 3-gallon açaí tub is the foodservice standard: fewer tubs to open per day, less packaging per serving, and the format distributors stock by the pallet. The 1-gallon tub suits menus where açaí is one item among many, scoop cabinets with smaller wells, or a first order to test the product. Many operators keep both. If you have no freezer space at all, neither tub is the answer — look at the shelf-stable soft serve mix instead.
How the tubs are stored and shipped
Gallon tubs are a frozen product. They are held in US cold storage, released by the full pallet or half pallet and delivered on refrigerated freight to the contiguous United States, or picked up at the warehouse on your own freight. In California, Vibe Açaí is distributed exclusively by Southwest Traders. Every lot ships with the technical data sheet, batch COA and allergen statement.
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Frequently asked questions
How many servings are in a 3-gallon açaí tub?
About 75 servings of 150 ml, or roughly 45–50 açaí bowls at 180–200 g of base each. Heavier bowls land nearer 55 servings per tub; smaller cups get past 90.
How much does a 1-gallon açaí tub weigh?
3.04 kg net for 3.79 L (1 US gallon), packed 4 tubs per case in polypropylene buckets with lids.
How many 3-gallon tubs fit on a pallet?
112 tubs on the 3-gallon format — about 1,265 litres of sorbet. Pallet configuration for the 1-gallon tub is confirmed on the quote.
How long does a gallon tub of açaí keep?
18 months from production at −18 °C (0 °F) or colder. Once thawed, do not refreeze.
Is the açaí gallon tub shelf-stable?
No. Both tubs are frozen sorbet and must stay at −18 °C. The shelf-stable product is the açaí soft serve mix in 1 kg pouches.
Can I buy a single tub?
Frozen tubs are released by the full or half pallet from US cold storage. For a smaller start, the shelf-stable soft serve mix sells by the case of 20 pouches.