Guarana
The guarana plant is native to the Amazon basin and belongs to the soap tree family (Sapindaceae). Named after the indigenous Guaranì people, the plant has a long tradition as a medicinal plant. Its seeds are valued as an ingredient for creating stimulating drinks or as a food supplement due to their antioxidative properties. The polyphenols (especially catechins and epicatechins) are responsible for its antioxidant effect, while guarana's stimulating character is due to the purine alkaloids caffeine, theobromine and theophylline - a complex of ingredients similar to that of cocoa.
Extremely high caffeine content (2.7-3.2%)
Our guarana powder, made from ground whole guarana seeds in the finest, certified organic quality, contains the full range of guarana's high-quality active ingredients and secondary plant substances. Due to gentle processing, it has a high natural caffeine content of 2.7-3.2%. The high-dose caffeine of the organic guarana seeds has a milder and longer-lasting effect than roasted coffee due to the tannins that are also contained in high amounts. Due to the high caffeine content, however, the consumption of guarana is not recommended for children or those pregnant or nursing.
