Page Views: 477 Date Added: 09/20/2011 Last Updated: 01/10/2012 Expiry Date: 09/17/2021 Product/Service Details Latin Name: Paullinia cupana H.B.K. Synonyms: Brazilian cocoa, Paullinia cupana, P. crysan, P. sorbilis Caffeine. Botany: Guarana is a climbing plant in the maple family, Sapindaceae, native to the Amazon basin and especially common in Brazil. It is an evergreen vine. Guarana features large leaves and cluster of flowers, and is best known for its fruit, which is about the size of a coffee bean. The fruit looks much like a human eye when ripe. Function: 1. Enhance Athletic performance 2. Anti-Fatigue 3. Weight loss and obesity Effects 4. Cognitive effects 5. Alleviating diarrhea 6. Smoking cessation aid Active Ingredient: Guaranine and the alkaloids theobromine and theophylline. Guaranine is almost identical in chemical structure to caffeine and has many of the same effects. It is contains about twice the caffeine found in coffee beans (about 2-4.5%coffeine in guarana seeds compared to 1-2% for coffee beans). Guarana also contains tannins, which may account for its traditional use to treat diarrhea. Guaranine: CAS#: 60-18-4. Molecular Formula: C8H10N4O2 Molecular Weight: 194.19g/mol. Useful Part: Seed. Appearance: Brown Powder. Test Method: HPLC. Package: 1 kg/vacuum aluminum foil bag, 25 kgs/fiber drum or at customer's request. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and keep away from direct strong light. Shelf Life: 2 years Safety: Individuals with conditions that may be complicated by high caffeine intake (including insomnia, depression, and pregnancy) should consult with a physician before adding guarana to their diet.

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