Have you ever wondered about the many benefits of guarana powder?

This fruit, whose scientific name is Paullinia Cupana, very common in the Amazon and in some parts of Venezuela, is present not only in beverages but also in cosmetics and some supplements.

Guarana powder is one of the favorite ingredients of those who want to lose weight, improve brain function, prevent some kinds of disease, reduce stress, relieve headaches, stimulate libido, among other things.

Guarana powder: Better than green tea

With 4% to 8% more caffeine than a coffee bean, guarana powder was the subject of a study from the Faculty of Public Health (FSP) of the University of São Paulo (USP). It has been discovered that this fruit has a greater antioxidant power than green tea.

Researchers explained that guarana is a great source of catechin, an important phytonutrient. When effectively absorbed, it reduces the body’s oxidative stress related to the emergence of premature aging, diabetes, cancer, and degenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

And not only that: guarana powder has theobromine, a substance capable of dilating the blood vessels and relaxing the bronchi. For this reason, the product is indicated for those who suffer from respiratory problems.

Another benefit is pectin, a soluble fiber found in other fruits, such as tangerine, blueberry, orange, and apple. This substance forms a kind of gel that improves water absorption and intestinal transit.

Where is guarana powder used?

With all these nutritional benefits, guarana powder can be used in many ways in different sectors. Check out some options:

Food and Beverage Industries: Guarana is an input for the manufacture of energy drinks, juices, food supplements, ice cream, and shakes, as well as capsules and tablets.

Products for weight loss: Guarana activates the nervous system and lipolysis. In this process, the fat molecules fall into the bloodstream, increasing the energy when performing physical activities.

Cosmetics: Guarana acts as a diuretic. By increasing the urge to urinate, the body eliminates toxins more easily, which in turn improves the appearance of the skin. The component also provides good results in the treatment of acne.

Dried guarana extract

Blue Macaw Flora, a company that has been responsibly and sustainably extracting the richness of the Brazilian biodiversity since 2007, has dried guarana extract among its main products.

Free from any kind of coloring, preservative or flavoring, Blue Macaw Flora has sustainable and technological ways to offer guarana powder at different levels of caffeine, according to the customer’s needs, be it from the pharmaceutical, dermocosmetic or food industry.

In addition to guarana, the line of dried extracts from Blue Macaw Flora contains the following flavors: acai, acerola, camu camu, catuaba, mate-herb, and muirapuama.

Focused on developing good partnerships with the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, Blue Macaw Flora is always available to develop new projects.

Learn more about our products and contact us by phone 55 11 2503-5356 or by email at contato@bluemacawflora.com.