NOURISHING WHAT MATTERSNutrifena is a guarana extract supplier for beverage, supplement, gummy, snack and dry-mix manufacturers. Review verified product data, 15 kg packaging, recipes and current commercial pricing.
$111.31 per kg
A powdered guaraná extract intended for further formulation. Caffeine content and recommended use must be confirmed in the product specification.
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A spray-dried hydroalcoholic extract of Paullinia cupana seeds with maltodextrin and added natural caffeine, standardized to at least 1.5% caffeine.
Documented grade: Guaraná extract powder
Composition: Guaraná seed, maltodextrin and natural caffeine
Process: Hydroalcoholic seed extraction followed by spray drying
Appearance: Fine beige powder
Guaraná seed content: 60.0 g/100 g
Caffeine: ≥1.5 g/100 g
Moisture: ≤5.0 g/100 g
Bulk density: 0.40–0.60 g/mL
pH: 5.0–6.0
Commercial package: Current commercial package: 15 kg
Packaging: Cardboard box with inner plastic bag
Shelf life: 24 months
Storage: Keep dry, ventilated, protected from sunlight and in the original tightly closed package
Flavored liquid preparation: 200 g/100 L indicative use
Powdered refreshment: 100 g/100 kg indicative use
Electrolyte supplement: 100 g/100 L indicative use
The specification states gluten-free and non-GMO.
Caffeine content and indicative use levels must be considered in finished-product formulation and labeling.
Revision: 10
Effective date: May 6, 2024
Confirm the current caffeine assay and lot COA before setting serving levels or label declarations.
Guaraná extract powder is produced from the seeds of Paullinia cupana, a climbing plant associated with the Amazon region and commercial cultivation in Brazil. The seeds contain caffeine alongside other plant constituents. The verified Nutrifena grade is a hydroalcoholic seed extract spray-dried with maltodextrin and natural caffeine, standardized to at least 1.5% caffeine.
Guaraná seed powder and guaraná extract powder are not interchangeable. Extracts may differ by extraction process, composition, carrier, caffeine assay, particle behavior and dispersibility. Those variables affect dosing, taste, finished-product caffeine and label presentation. Formulators must calculate additions from the approved lot assay—not from a generic guaraná value—and verify intended use, serving size, total caffeine from all sources and applicable label requirements before scale-up.
Guaraná extract offers a concentrated botanical format for product development, but caffeine, sensory impact and finished-product positioning depend on the approved grade and complete formulation.
Combines guaraná seed, maltodextrin and natural caffeine in a documented powder standardized to at least 1.5% caffeine.
Allows controlled low-level additions to dry or liquid systems when weighing, blending and process controls are appropriate for the grade.
Supports beverage, supplement, gummy and snack concepts with a characteristic bitter and astringent botanical note that can be balanced in development.
Supports assay-based caffeine dosing when the lot certificate and finished serving target are reviewed together.
Provides a concentrated botanical format for beverages, supplements, gummies, snack products and dry premixes.
Can be pre-blended with maltodextrin, sugar or another suitable carrier to improve distribution at low use levels.
Pairs with açaí, cocoa, citric acid, citrus flavors, stevia and texture-support ingredients in multi-component systems.
Allows buyers to confirm caffeine assay, composition, carrier, physical specifications and documentation for the intended process.
Available to B2B buyers in packaged and quoted commercial quantities. The current minimum order is shown in the pricing section.
Guaraná extract powder is a concentrated botanical ingredient made from the seeds of Paullinia cupana. Understanding the difference between the plant, seed powder, extract and finished commercial grade is essential before a manufacturer sets a formula or caffeine target.
Guaraná is an Amazonian plant whose mature fruit contains seeds used as the raw material for guaraná ingredients. Once the fruit is harvested, the seeds are separated and stabilized before further processing. A simple guaraná seed powder is produced mainly by preparing and milling the seed. An extract requires an additional extraction step designed to transfer selected soluble constituents from the seed into a liquid phase, followed by concentration and drying.
The word extract does not describe one universal composition. Two guaraná extracts may differ in seed content, extraction medium, carrier, caffeine concentration, moisture, particle behavior and intended application. That is why a formulator cannot safely replace one grade with another based only on the words guaraná extract. The approved specification, current lot Certificate of Analysis and finished-product requirements must be reviewed together.
The Nutrifena product on this page is a specific commercial guaraná extract powder, not a generic description of every guaraná material. Its verified technical section records the documented grade, composition, hydroalcoholic extraction and spray-drying process, physical specifications, caffeine minimum, packaging, storage and shelf life. Those verified values apply to this product and should remain the basis for purchasing and formulation decisions.
Manufacturers commonly evaluate guaraná extract for powdered beverages, flavored liquid preparations, electrolyte concepts, supplements, confectionery and other formulated foods. Suitability depends on the legal product category, intended market, total caffeine per serving, other caffeine sources, process conditions, flavor system and the documentation for the selected lot.
Paullinia cupana seed is the documented botanical material for this Nutrifena grade. The plant name and plant part help distinguish it from unrelated botanical ingredients or flavor-only preparations.
This product is a fine beige spray-dried powder supplied in a documented 15 kg commercial package. It should not be confused with whole seed, roasted seed powder, a liquid extract or guaraná flavor.
The verified specification records caffeine at a minimum of 1.5 g/100 g. Formulation calculations must use the approved lot result and account for caffeine from every other ingredient.
The documented composition includes guaraná seed, maltodextrin and natural caffeine. Carrier content and added caffeine matter for identity, calculations, declarations and substitution reviews.
The sequence below explains a representative industrial path and the controls a buyer should understand. It does not replace the verified Nutrifena specification, supplier process documentation or lot COA.
Ripe guaraná fruit is collected from Paullinia cupana plants. Harvest maturity, handling time and growing conditions can influence the incoming botanical material.
The outer fruit material and aril are removed so the seed can be cleaned and prepared. Foreign material and damaged botanical matter are controlled at this stage.
The seeds are dried or otherwise stabilized to reduce deterioration during storage and processing. Traditional seed preparation and industrial extract manufacture are related but not identical workflows.
Prepared seeds are screened and inspected against the processor's acceptance criteria. Identity, moisture, condition and traceability may be checked before extraction.
The seed is milled or broken to increase surface area. A more consistent particle profile can improve contact between the botanical material and the extraction medium.
The verified Nutrifena grade uses hydroalcoholic seed extraction. The liquid medium contacts the prepared seed so soluble constituents can move into the extract solution under controlled conditions.
Spent botanical solids are separated from the liquid extract. Filtration or related clarification operations reduce insoluble material before concentration.
Part of the extraction medium is removed under controlled processing conditions. Concentration creates a more manageable liquid feed for standardization and drying.
The commercial extract is brought to its documented composition. For this grade, the official product data records guaraná seed, maltodextrin and natural caffeine.
The liquid feed is atomized into a stream of heated air. Moisture evaporates rapidly and the dried particles are recovered as powder; inlet and outlet conditions are controlled because drying can affect moisture and constituent retention.
The powder may be screened for consistency, then sampled against the product specification. The lot COA is the appropriate source for release results such as caffeine and moisture.
The verified Nutrifena grade is packed in a 15 kg cardboard box with an inner plastic bag. The official storage direction is to keep it dry, ventilated, protected from sunlight and tightly closed in the original package.
Guaraná extract is a low-use, caffeine-bearing botanical preparation. Uniform distribution, sensory balance and accurate serving calculations are therefore as important as the ingredient's headline identity.
Caffeine calculation begins with the assay for the exact lot. A minimum specification is an acceptance limit, not automatically the precise result to use for a finished serving declaration. The manufacturer should calculate from the approved result, the extract addition rate, finished batch yield, serving size and expected process variation. Caffeine contributed by coffee, tea, kola, yerba mate, guayusa, isolated caffeine or other sources must be added to the same review.
Because the use level can be small relative to a production batch, direct addition may create distribution risk. A controlled pre-blend with a compatible portion of the formula can increase the dilution ratio before the ingredient enters the main blender. The mixing sequence, blender loading, time, sampling plan and analytical verification should be established for the actual facility and product.
Guaraná extract can contribute bitterness, astringency, color and botanical character. Sweeteners, acids, cocoa, açaí and flavor systems may help build the intended profile, but they do not eliminate the need for sensory testing. The three pilot recipes below illustrate development directions while deliberately requiring the manufacturer to confirm caffeine and finished-product performance.
A powder described as dispersible is not necessarily instantly soluble in every system. Water temperature, pH, shear, other solids, gums, proteins, minerals and the carrier can influence wetting, sediment and appearance. Bench trials should reproduce the intended order of addition, process and holding time before plant scale-up.
Use the current lot caffeine result, not a general value found for guaraná seed or another extract. Establish tolerances and verify total caffeine in the complete formulation.
Pre-blending and a validated mixing sequence can help distribute a concentrated ingredient. Finished units should be evaluated for dose uniformity where applicable.
Expect a botanical, bitter or astringent contribution whose intensity depends on grade and use level. Evaluate sweetness, acidity, flavor, color and aftertaste together.
Confirm wetting, dispersion, sediment, pH compatibility, processing stability and appearance in the actual beverage or concentrate rather than assuming full solubility.
Review flow, segregation, particle-size compatibility, moisture pickup and blend uniformity through filling and distribution.
Botanical identity, ingredient declaration, caffeine declaration and any product claims must be reviewed for the finished product and target market.
These materials can appear in similar product concepts, but they are not interchangeable. Compare identity, assay, sensory impact, process behavior and documentation before substitution.
| Ingredient or format | What it is | Key sourcing and formulation questions |
|---|---|---|
| Guaraná extract powder | A dried extract produced after soluble constituents are removed from prepared guaraná seed. This Nutrifena grade is hydroalcoholically extracted and spray-dried. | Confirm composition, caffeine assay, carrier, seed content, physical specifications, package, COA and intended-use suitability. |
| Guaraná seed powder | Prepared guaraná seed reduced to a powder without the same extract-concentration step. | Do not assume its caffeine, fiber, dispersibility, flavor or use level matches an extract powder. |
| Liquid guaraná extract | A botanical extract supplied in a liquid medium rather than as a dry powder. | Review solvent system, solids, preservation, density, storage, process addition and conversion from a powder formula. |
| Guaraná flavor | A flavor preparation intended primarily to deliver a guaraná sensory profile. | A flavor is not evidence of guaraná seed content or caffeine. Confirm flavor type, carrier, format and labeling separately. |
| Caffeine ingredient | An isolated caffeine source with its own identity and purity specification. | It may provide a more concentrated caffeine input but does not duplicate the full composition or sensory profile of this guaraná extract. |
| Green tea extract | An extract of Camellia sinensis with grade-dependent caffeine and other marker constituents. | Confirm botanical identity, caffeine, catechin specification, flavor, carrier and regulatory position; do not substitute assay-for-assay without review. |
| Guayusa extract | A botanical preparation from Ilex guayusa, another naturally caffeinated plant. | Botanical identity, extract composition, caffeine, sensory character and documentation differ from guaraná. |
| Coffee extract or concentrate | A coffee-derived ingredient used for characteristic coffee flavor, color, soluble solids and potentially caffeine. | Confirm format, roast profile, solids, caffeine and water contribution. It serves a different sensory and process role. |
The correct grade and use level depend on the finished product, serving, process and applicable requirements. The verified product data below includes documented indicative uses for this exact Nutrifena grade.
Pre-blend the extract into a compatible carrier, then assess dispersion, sediment, caffeine per prepared serving, flavor balance and packaging moisture control.
Evaluate order of addition, pH, clarity or opacity target, botanical sediment, flavor, processing conditions and caffeine stability over shelf life.
Include the extract in a complete mineral, acid, flavor and sweetener system. Check total caffeine per serving and interactions affecting taste or dispersion.
Review heat exposure, ingredient distribution, piece-weight variation, set, water activity, flavor masking and caffeine uniformity across finished pieces.
Confirm ingredient identity, serving calculation, specifications, documentation and labeling for the precise dosage form and target market.
Manage bitter notes, distribution through the dry base, binder interactions, piece consistency, water activity and the declared serving.
Small serving sizes make weighing accuracy and total caffeine review especially important. Validate settling, flavor intensity and directions for use.
A controlled premix can simplify plant handling, but the premix specification must define composition, tolerances, mixing instructions and traceability.
A useful supplier comparison goes beyond a botanical name or price per kilogram. Send a complete RFQ and compare the exact commercial grade offered.
Confirm Paullinia cupana, seed as the plant part, extract format, composition and whether the quotation is for this documented Nutrifena SKU.
Request the acceptance limit, test method and current lot result. Clarify whether caffeine is solely plant-derived within the extract or also included as a standardized component.
Confirm extraction medium, drying method and carrier because they affect product identity, handling, formulation and label review.
Compare appearance, moisture, bulk density, pH and other relevant physical criteria against the verified product data and current lot COA.
Request the applicable specification and supporting documentation for the intended food or supplement application and market.
Obtain current product-specific allergen, gluten, GMO and other required statements. Do not infer a certification or claim from the botanical source.
For this product, confirm the documented 15 kg box with inner plastic bag, 24-month shelf life and required storage conditions on the quote.
Compare the visible package price and price per kilogram together with MOQ, freight, duties, taxes, quotation validity and destination.
Test a representative sample of the intended commercial grade, then repeat critical checks when the manufacturing source or specification changes.
Discuss forecast, lead time, stock policy, production schedule, alternate-source rules and change notification before launch.
Identify the specification, lot COA, caffeine assay, origin, allergen, GMO, safety and other documents required by quality and regulatory teams.
Provide application, serving target, annual volume, destination, required package, caffeine target and documentation needs so Nutrifena can quote the relevant option.
The product-specific section on this page is the controlling public summary for the documented grade, composition, specifications, packaging, applications and revision.
Official consumer guidance explaining that guaraná can contribute caffeine and that caffeine from all sources should be considered.
European Medicines Agency botanical reference identifying guaraná seed and Paullinia cupana, with access to the agency monograph and assessment documents.
Official Brazilian reference defining guaraná as a product constituted from Paullinia cupana or Paullinia sorbilis seeds and distinguishing forms such as seed and powder.
Primary research on hydroalcoholic guaraná-seed extract drying and the effects of process conditions on caffeine and moisture.
Open primary research comparing seed-drying techniques and measuring caffeine, theobromine, catechin and epicatechin.
Each example is a 2.2 lb (1kg) pilot formulation created for commercial product development. These are starting points, not finished product specifications. The guaraná amount is illustrative only: set the actual use level from the approved caffeine assay and validate processing, serving size, total caffeine, sensory performance, nutrition, allergens and regulatory compliance before production.
Sugar17.64 oz (500g)
Nutrifena Corn Maltodextrin10.58 oz (300g)
Nutrifena Dehydrated Açaí Powder 50%5.29 oz (150g)
Nutrifena Citric Acid0.88 oz (25g)
Natural berry flavor0.71 oz (20g)
Nutrifena Guaraná Extract Powder0.18 oz (5g)
Pre-blend the guaraná extract into part of the maltodextrin before adding the remaining powders. Establish the serving addition rate only after confirming the extract's caffeine assay. Disperse into water under suitable agitation and validate caffeine per serving, flavor balance, sedimentation, pH, packaging and shelf life.
Oat flour14.11 oz (400g)
Nutrifena Cocoa6.35 oz (180g)
Nutrifena Tapioca Starch5.29 oz (150g)
Nutrifena Corn Maltodextrin4.94 oz (140g)
Sugar3.53 oz (100g)
Salt0.35 oz (10g)
Natural vanilla flavor0.53 oz (15g)
Nutrifena Guaraná Extract Powder0.18 oz (5g)
Blend the guaraná extract with the maltodextrin before combining all dry ingredients. Develop the required syrup, fat or water binder separately for the target forming process. Confirm caffeine per finished piece, then validate mixing uniformity, piece weight, texture, flavor masking, water activity and shelf life.
Sugar17.64 oz (500g)
Glucose syrup solids8.82 oz (250g)
Gelatin5.29 oz (150g)
Nutrifena Corn Maltodextrin2.47 oz (70g)
Nutrifena Citric Acid0.71 oz (20g)
Natural citrus flavor0.18 oz (5g)
Nutrifena Guaraná Extract Powder0.18 oz (5g)
Pre-blend the guaraná extract and citric acid with the maltodextrin and part of the sugar. Develop the water addition, gelatin bloom, cook and acid-addition sequence for the target line. Confirm caffeine per finished gummy and validate solids, pH, set, dose uniformity, flavor, water activity and shelf life.
Yes. Nutrifena supplies the documented guaraná extract powder on this page for qualified B2B food, beverage and supplement applications. Send the application, quantity, destination and documentation requirements so the commercial team can confirm the relevant quote.
The verified product data records a 15 kg cardboard box with an inner plastic bag. Current price tiers and minimum-order quantities are displayed in the commercial pricing section and should be confirmed in the final quote.
The verified specification records caffeine at a minimum of 1.5 g/100 g. Use the current lot COA result—not only the minimum acceptance limit—to calculate a finished-product serving, and include caffeine from every other source in the formulation.
No. Seed powder is milled plant material, while an extract concentrates selected soluble constituents and may include a carrier. Confirm botanical part, extract ratio, solvent, carrier and caffeine assay before substitution.
The official Nutrifena product data records guaraná seed, maltodextrin and natural caffeine. The documented seed content is 60.0 g/100 g. Review the current specification and lot COA when qualifying the product.
The verified process is hydroalcoholic extraction of guaraná seed followed by spray drying. The manufacturing guide on this page explains the general sequence without replacing supplier process documentation.
A liquid extract is atomized into heated air so water and processing liquid are removed rapidly and dry particles can be collected. Drying conditions and feed composition influence the resulting powder, so the exact grade specification remains essential.
The verified specification describes it as a fine beige powder. Color, appearance and other release results should be checked against the current product specification and lot COA.
The verified product data records moisture at no more than 5.0 g/100 g, bulk density of 0.40–0.60 g/mL and pH of 5.0–6.0. These values belong to this documented grade.
The verified specification records a 24-month shelf life when the product is kept dry, ventilated, protected from sunlight and tightly closed in its original package.
Specify the application, caffeine and serving targets, composition or carrier restrictions, physical requirements, process, quantity and destination. Nutrifena can then confirm whether this documented grade fits the request.
Guaraná extracts may contribute bitterness and astringency. The impact depends on grade, use level and the complete flavor system, so bench and shelf-life testing are necessary.
Guaraná extract can be developed for these categories when the selected grade is suitable. Manufacturers must validate dose uniformity, total caffeine, process performance, labeling and requirements for the intended market.
Yes. The verified product data includes an indicative use for powdered refreshment. The manufacturer must establish the actual addition rate from the lot caffeine assay and validate dispersion, sensory performance, serving composition and applicable requirements.
The verified data includes an indicative use for an electrolyte supplement. The finished-product developer must still evaluate total caffeine, minerals, acids, flavors, serving directions, process performance and labeling.
A controlled pre-blend with a compatible portion of the formula can improve distribution before addition to the main batch. Validate the mixing sequence, time, sampling plan and finished-unit uniformity in the actual production system.
No. A guaraná flavor is selected primarily for sensory character and does not establish guaraná-seed content or caffeine. Extract identity, composition, assay and labeling must be reviewed separately.
No. Isolated caffeine and guaraná extract have different identities and compositions. This product contains guaraná seed, maltodextrin and natural caffeine and must be formulated from its own specification and lot assay.
No. The three 1 kg pilot formulations are R&D starting points. The guaraná amount is illustrative and must be recalculated from the approved lot assay, target serving, total caffeine and finished-product requirements before production.
Include the product application, target serving and caffeine, annual volume, destination, required package, process conditions and technical-document needs. This helps the supplier confirm the appropriate commercial tier and documentation.
Yes. Include the application, target serving, required grade, package size, quantity and destination so the team can identify the relevant SKU, caffeine assay and available documents.
Botanical and caffeine note: FDA consumer guidance notes that guaraná can contribute caffeine to finished products and encourages awareness of total caffeine from all sources. Review the FDA caffeine guidance and the European Medicines Agency guaraná seed monograph page alongside the approved Nutrifena SKU specification and lot assay before setting use levels, servings, claims or purchasing requirements.
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