| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
GUARANA | [CAS]
84929-28-2 | [Synonyms]
CL265
GUARANA
Guarana, ext.
GUARANA POWDER
GUARANA EXTRACT
GuaranaPowderExtract
guarana seed essence
TAINFUCHEM: GUARANA
Guarana Paullinia sp.
guaranafrompaulliniasp.
paulliniacupana,extract
Guaranaseedextract,fluid
PAULLINIA CUPANA SEED POWDER
PAULLINIA CUPANA SEED EXTRACT
GUARANA GUM (PAULLINIA CUPANA HBK)
paulliniacupanaseedextract,guaranaextract | [EINECS(EC#)]
284-512-1 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00240725 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Climbing, fast-growing shrubs cultivated in Brazil, Uruguay, Venezuela and other South American countries. It bears orange-yellow fruits that contain up to three seeds each. The seeds are collected and dry-roasted over fre Guarana is the dried paste made from the crushed seeds. The part used is the seed Guarana has an astringent, tonic, chocolate-like favor. The extract is pre- pared by alcoholic extraction of the paste. | [Physical properties]
Guarana is a brown powder with characteristic taste and odor. | [Occurrence]
Guarana is a paste made from seeds of a shrub found in the Amazon and Brazil. | [Uses]
Guarana traditionally has been used as a stimulant and is typically used in combination with other products to promote weight loss. | [Essential oil composition]
The main constituents include caffeine (theine), tannic acid, theophylline, theobromine, adenine, guanine,
xanthine, hypoxanthine, resins, fixed oil, gums and saponins. Guarana is high in catechutannic acid and catechol, present in
a concentration of 5 to 6% dry weight. |
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