--- title: Seasonality of guarana description: Focus on Guarana and its different applications. image: https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/hubfs/guarana%20blog%203.jpeg --- [![logo-natural-origins-transparent-blanc](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos%20Natural%20Origins/logo-natural-origins-transparent-blanc.png?width=194&height=63&name=logo-natural-origins-transparent-blanc.png "logo-natural-origins-transparent-blanc")](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/en/) - [![search-en](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/hubfs/images/icons/magnifying-glass.svg)](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/search?lang=en) [Contact us](http://mynaturalorigins.com/en/contact-us) - [English](http://mynaturalorigins.com/en/blog) - [French](http://mynaturalorigins.com/blog) - [![linkedin](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/hubfs/images/icons/linkedin.svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mynaturalorigins/) - [![twitter](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/hubfs/Twitter%20X-1.svg) ](https://twitter.com/mynatorigins) - [![facebook}](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/hubfs/images/icons/facebook.svg) ](https://www.facebook.com/mynaturalorigins/) - [![instagram](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/hubfs/images/icons/instagram.svg) ](https://www.instagram.com/mynaturalorigins/) - [![youtube](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/hubfs/images/icons/youtube.svg) ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBgHispSL0xzT3XEwBGXwWQ) [![guarana seasonality natural origins](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/hubfs/guarana%20blog%203.jpeg) ](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/en/blog/seasonality-of-guarana) # Seasonality of guarana Author: [Nadine Bromberger](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/en/blog/author/nadine-bromberger) Published On: July 23, 2020 Published In: [Teas & Herbal Infusions](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/en/blog/tag/teas-herbal-infusions), [Food & Beverage](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/en/blog/tag/food-beverage), [Life Science & Nutrition](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/en/blog/tag/life-science-nutrition) Known primarily for its high caffeine content, the use of guarana has grown substantially. As it has a 4 fold caffeine content compared to coffee grains, it is very much in line with the craze that consumers are currently having for natural and exotic stimulant products. [1] ## * *Its virtues & characteristics   [Guarana](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/organic-guarana-seed-whole-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x27026097), *Paullinia cupana,* originally came from the Amazon forests and was used by the natives as a stimulant to relieve headaches, cramps, fever and as a food support substitute used during lengthy fasting. [1] Nowadays, guarana seeds are widely used by the agro-food and pharmaceutical industries. Its high nutrient content gives it incredible potential: vitamins, proteins, minerals, tannins and especially [caffeine](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/en/blog/what-ingredients-for-your-sports-nutrition-products), theobromine and theophylline are concentrated providing numerous virtues. [2] Caffeine acts as a cerebral, [cardio-vascular and muscular stimulant](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/en/blog/sports-nutrition-choose-a-natural-and-organic-ingredient). Attention, concentration and memorisation are improved. [1] [3] It is used today for weight loss diets based on the diuretic and lipolytic properties of caffeine. Its stimulating effect also enables fighting fatigue which oftentimes accompanies low-calorie diets. To be noted that tannins and caffeine are gastrointestinal regulators and thus have anti-diarrhoea properties. [1] [3] **More unusual, guarana also has [aphrodisiac virtues](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/en/blog/aphrodisiacs-and-naturalness-the-essentials-and-the-lesser-known)… [1] [3]**   ## The Natural Origins' supply chain   ### A producer cooperative We collaborate with a local partner for guarana, with local production coming from the state of Amazonas, and also from Rondonia, Mato Grosso and Bahia. Production is carried out on family farms located in sustainable development areas where Amazonian producers always use traditional growing techniques. Our partner works with a cooperative of over 50 local producers with the objective of implementing [organic farming](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/en/blog/why-chose-natural-origins-for-organic-ingredients-sourcing) techniques.   [![Download the communication kit on supply chain marketing](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3318485/6b439dae-8746-4b64-b2b9-739cf8f93c63.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3318485/6b439dae-8746-4b64-b2b9-739cf8f93c63)   ### Organic certification Only products coming from regions far away from intensive farming production areas are selected: where no pesticides or GMO seeds are used. Our raw materials are organic certified and we guarantee [traceability](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/en/blog/why-opt-for-fair-trade-in-the-development-of-your-nutraceutical-products) using a data bank which allows you to verify that all fruits are produced organically and under [environmentally friendly conditions](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/en/blog/plant-raw-materials-and-csr-what-you-need-to-know).   [![Download our ebook on organic ingredients](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3318485/107d5fae-b390-4067-af70-707cccea655c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3318485/107d5fae-b390-4067-af70-707cccea655c)   ### Our references Guarana is harvested once a year in November or December when the fruit is ready and when it starts to open. The seeds are then dried using 3 drying techniques, then put in natural fiber bags for ideal storage. We then process into various ingredients. Available in organic or conventional grade, you can find all these references on our on-line catalogue:   **Whole** - [Guarana Seed Whole](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/guarana-seed-whole-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x27023491) - [Organic Guarana Seed Whole](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/organic-guarana-seed-whole-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x27026097)   **Ground seeds** - [Guarana Seed Crushed](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/guarana-seed-crushed-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x27319853) - [Guarana Seed Crushed 5-7mm](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/guarana-seed-crushed-5-7mm-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x29890581)   **Powder (with or without Optifine® option)** - [Guarana Seed Powder 300µm Heat Treated 3.5% Caffeine](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/guarana-seed-powder-300-heat-treated-35-caffeine-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x27319854) - [Organic Guarana Seed Powder 300µm Heat Treated 3.5% Caffeine](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/organic-guarana-seed-powder-300m-heat-treated-35-caffeine-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x27707082) - [Guarana Seed Optifine® Powder Heat Treated](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/guarana-seed-optifine-powder-heat-treated-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x27690741)   **Dry extract** - [Organic Guarana Seed Powder Extract 2% NOC WS](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/organic-guarana-seed-powder-extract-2-noc-ws-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x27023581) - [Organic Guarana Seed PE 3% Caffeine](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/organic-guarana-seed-pe-3-caffeine-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x26772938) - [Guarana Seed PE 10% Caffeine ST](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/guarana-seed-pe-10-caffeine-c2x27669448) - [Organic Guarana Seed PE 10% Caffeine](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/organic-guarana-seed-pe-10-caffeine-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x26770780) - [Guarana Seed PE 12% Caffeine](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/guarana-seed-pe-12-caffeine-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x29942588)   **Liquid extract** - [Guarana Seed Fluid Extract 5.5% Caffeine](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/guarana-seed-fluid-extract-55-caffeine-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x27319850)   **Infusion cup** - [Organic Guarana Seed Tea Bag Cut 2mm Sifted 500µm](https://www.mynaturalorigins.store/organic-guarana-seed-tea-bag-cut-2mm-sifted-500m-paullinia-cupana-kunth-c2x27716911)   For customised advice on the formulation, please feel free to contact our [Botanical Studio®](https://www.mynaturalorigins.com/en/sourcing-botanical-ingredients-design). 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