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Brazil |
Description: Guarana is a rainforest herbal plant, a climbing shrub native to tropical, warm and humid climates. Hundreds of years ago, it was domesticated and cultivated by Indians and has been used for several centuries by Indian civilizations, due to its stimulant and medical properties. Brazil is practically the sole Guarana producer in the world.
Application: Guaraná extracts standardized at various levels of caffeine have different applications from the Food and Beverage industry, as a supplement or in the cosmetic industry. Guarana is consumed as a powerful energetic factor. Its daily use as diet supplement stimulates the cerebral functions and enhances the intellectual capacity. Guarana has been used in body care products for its tonifying and astringent properties and to reduce cellulites. Guarana also has been
used as an ingredient in shampoos for oily hair and as an ingredient in hair-loss products. Additionally, caffeine which is the main active substance of Guaraná has been shown to facilitate fat loss.
Scientific Name: Paulinia cupuana H.B.K.
Comum Name: Guarana
Part Used: Seed
Country of Origin: Brazil
Drying Method: Spray Dryer
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