Guaraná Ingredients for Beverage & Nutrition Formulation
Guaraná (Paullinia cupana) is an Amazonian seed that naturally contains caffeine and is used in energy-oriented beverages and nutrition products. Biohacker evaluates guaraná sourcing per RFQ.
Guaraná as a manufacturing ingredient
Guaraná is specified by its caffeine content and by its form. Seed powder, dry extract and liquid extract behave differently in a formula and are regulated differently across markets.
Mapped supplier portfolios include seed powder and extracts. These are sourcing options, not approved stock or a guaranteed caffeine grade. Tell us the form, caffeine level and market, and we confirm the proposed SKU and documents before you commit.
Sensory profile: Bitter and astringent with an earthy character. Flavor masking is part of most formulations.
Typical applications
Technical and formulation considerations
Caffeine is the specification
Guaraná seed naturally contains caffeine. The assay by lot and the form define the dose delivered to the product.
Form matters
Seed powder, standardized dry extract and liquid extract differ in solubility, bitterness and handling. Decide the form from the application.
Market rules vary
Caffeine labeling thresholds and warning statements differ by market. Confirm requirements for each destination with your regulatory team.
Specification and commercial information
Scientific name: Paullinia cupana. Part used: seed.
- Origin
- Confirmed per origin and lot
- Processing
- Confirmed per origin and lot
- Carrier
- Confirmed per origin and lot
- Specification (moisture, particle size, assay)
- Confirmed per origin and lot
- Packaging
- Confirmed per origin and lot
- Shelf life & storage
- Confirmed per origin and lot
- Organic certification
- Confirmed per origin and lot
- Halal certification
- Confirmed per origin and lot
- Kosher certification
- Confirmed per origin and lot
- Food-safety scheme (HACCP / FSSC / BRCGS)
- Confirmed per origin and lot
- COA & TDS
- Confirmed per origin and lot
- MOQ
- Confirmed per origin and lot
- Lead time
- Confirmed per origin and lot
Specifications, certifications and commercial conditions vary by origin and production lot. Contact us for the current technical dossier.
Documentation you can request
Availability varies by ingredient, origin and production facility.
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the proposed SKU
- Certificate of analysis (COA), representative or batch
- Microbiology results for the proposed lot
- Ingredient declaration and allergen statement
- Origin and traceability information
- Certificates that apply to the facility (organic, halal, kosher, food safety), where available
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Guaraná: frequently asked questions
Do you supply guaraná?
Guaraná is evaluated by RFQ. We confirm the form, origin and specification that can be sourced for your project before you commit.
What should I specify?
The form (seed powder or extract), the target caffeine assay, particle size or solubility needs, packaging and the destination market.
Is seed powder the same as a standardized extract?
No. The catalog listing is guaraná seed powder. A standardized extract is a separate sourcing brief with its own composition, assay and processing specification. Neither form implies an approved lot or current stock.
Tell us what you are developing with Guaraná
Share the application, format and volume. We reply within 1 business day with the documentation scope and the next validation step.
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