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Brazilian Guaraná – 20% Dry Seed Extract, Paullinia cupana
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A dry extract made from guaraná seed, Paullinia cupana, supplied as a light tan powder with Brazil given as the country. The Maya Superfoods label reads Dry Extract 20%. Sizes: 10 g, 50 g or 250 g; for unextracted ground seed, see the guaraná seed powder.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
- Botanical name: Paullinia cupana Kunth
- Family: Sapindaceae (soapberry family)
- Common name: Guaraná
Smart Seeds & Herbs · Paullinia cupana Kunth · 10 g / 50 g / 250 g
Guaraná seed as a dry extract
This item is an extract, not simply ground seed: the supplier, Maya Herbs, lists the plant part as seed, the form as dry extract and the country as Brazil, and its Maya Superfoods label carries the line Dry Extract 20%. In the photos the extract is a light tan, slightly lumpy powder. Mycotrop offers three sizes, 10 g, 50 g and 250 g.
- 10 g / 50 g / 250 g
- Sapindaceae
- Seed
- Dry extract, powder
- Botanical name
- Paullinia cupana Kunth
- Family
- Sapindaceae (soapberry family)
- Common name
- Guaraná
- Plant part
- Seed
- Form
- Dry extract, powder
- Specification on the label
- Dry Extract 20%
Reported effects and traditional use
Paullinia cupana, guaraná, is a liana of the Sapindaceae family, domesticated in the Brazilian Amazon for its caffeine-rich seeds. It is unclear which people domesticated it, but the Sateré-Mawé, along the Maués River, cultivate it extensively and have built it into their mythology: one of their myths tells how guaraná sprang from the eye of a murdered boy. In the late seventeenth century, the Jesuit João Felipe Betendorf noted that the Sateré-Mawé valued guaraná as highly as Europeans valued gold (Smith and Atroch 2010).
The seeds contain up to about 6% caffeine (Schimpl et al. 2013), about four times as much as coffee according to a 2010 review. The effects reported for guaraná are those of this caffeine.
| Known compounds | Caffeine (up to about 6% of the seeds), traces of theobromine and theophylline, tannins. |
|---|---|
| Reported effects | Attributed to caffeine: a stimulant effect described in the literature, with nervousness and palpitations possible in sensitive people. |
| Traditional use | Sateré-Mawé (Brazilian Amazon): guaraná drink shared daily and on formal occasions; a plant of their mythology. It later became a national drink in Brazil and an ingredient of commercial drinks. |
| State of research | Mostly chemistry and laboratory studies; the effects studied are largely explained by caffeine. No health claim is authorised in the EU for guaraná itself. |
Good to know
- Guaraná is a source of caffeine, richer in caffeine than coffee; nervousness and palpitations are possible in sensitive people.
Bottles and pouch
Four photos show the packaging. The cover groups a kraft pouch with a green and cream Maya Superfoods label (Guarana, Paullinia cupana, Dry Extract 20%, Made in Brazil seal), two small bottles with black caps and a bowl of the powder. Two close-ups show the bottles, labelled 10 g and 50 g, and the last photo shows the pouch with the bowl.
The species in brief
Paullinia cupana was described by Kunth in 1821 and belongs to the Sapindaceae. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants accepts the name and records its native range as northern Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Venezuela; Paullinia sorbilis is one of its synonyms. Guaraná is the Portuguese and Spanish common name listed by GBIF.
Ground seed instead
If you are looking for the seed itself, milled without extraction, see guaraná powdered seeds from Brazil.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Paullinia cupana Kunth |
|---|---|
| Family | Sapindaceae (soapberry family) |
| Common name | Guaraná |
| Plant part | Seed |
| Form | Dry extract, powder |
| Specification on the label | Dry Extract 20% |
| Country (supplier listing and seal) | Brazil |
| Pack sizes | 10 g · 50 g · 250 g |
| Supplier | Maya Herbs (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem, the Netherlands), Maya Superfoods label |
| Reference | 1032 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Schimpl et al. 2013, J Ethnopharmacol 150; Smith & Atroch 2010, Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 7; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
Where does guaraná come from?
Guaraná was domesticated in the Brazilian Amazon, between the lower Tapajós and lower Madeira rivers. It is unclear which people domesticated it, but the Sateré-Mawé of the Maués region cultivate it extensively and have built it into their mythology (Smith and Atroch 2010).
Does guaraná contain more caffeine than coffee?
Yes. The seeds can contain up to about 6% caffeine (Schimpl et al. 2013), about four times as much as coffee according to a 2010 review (Smith and Atroch 2010).
How does this differ from guaraná powder?
This is a dry extract of the seed; the guaraná seed powder is the seed ground as it is.
Which sizes are available?
Three sizes of the same extract: 10 g, 50 g and 250 g. The photos show small bottles and a kraft pouch; the supplier does not state which container each size is shipped in.
Is an extraction ratio given?
No. The label gives only the designation Dry Extract 20%.
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