Paullinia cupana, known as GUARANA, is a plant native to Brazil and the Amazon basin. It is used for energizing effects, due to its high caffeine content. Guarana is a key ingredient in many beverages, nutritional supplements and weight loss products.

The caffeine content of guarana is double the caffeine content of cocoa beans. Polyphenols, tannins and starch are also found in guarana powder. Guarana powder is obtained by spraying dried guarana fruit.

Guarana powder is used for those who want an energy boost. It is also used successfully by obese people who want to lose weight. You can add the powder to food or drink. It can also be boiled like coffee.

Nutritional values / 100g:
Energy: 1350Kj / 322Kcal
Fats: 2.9g of which saturated 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 47g of which 2.2g sugars
Protein: 13.8g
Fiber: 26.5g
Salts: <0.050g