paullinia cupana seed extract

Paullinia cupana seed extract is a botanical extract derived from the seeds of guarana (Paullinia cupana), a climbing plant belonging to the Sapindaceae family. The extract typically presents as a natural powder or fluid form and contains notable organic compounds, including caffeine. It is characterized by a bitter flavor profile with astringent, cereal, nutty, cocoa, woody, and rooty notes, alongside a rooty odor reminiscent of cocoa and tobacco. Known synonyms encompass guarana dry extract, guarana seed P.E., and various commercial preparations under trade names such as extrapone and fruitapone guarana. This extract is obtained by processing the seeds sourced from the Amazon rainforest, where guarana grows natively. For detailed chemical information, see PubChem entry.

Paullinia cupana seed extract is sourced from the guarana plant, commonly found in tropical regions of the Amazon. Its applications span cosmetic and fragrance industries and dietary supplements. The extract contributes to skin conditioning formulations and is used as a tonic flavoring agent in beverages and nutraceutical preparations. It is included in complex fragrance blends such as calyx, diorella, and eau sauvage. The extract's usage and safety considerations conform to guidelines established by REACH (EU), ensuring compliance in cosmetic and dietary products. The presence of natural caffeine further supports its role in stimulating and tonic formulations.

The extract's bitter and astringent flavor profile derives from its complex mixture of bioactive compounds including caffeine and polyphenols. Its rooty, cocoa-like odor influences fragrance composition, complementing woody and nutty aromatic notes. These organoleptic properties, combined with its natural origin and powder or fluid forms, allow for flexible formulation in cosmetics and supplements. Solubility characteristics and thermal stability align with standard manufacturing processes, facilitating its incorporation without degradation. The absence of significant hazard classifications supports its use under regulated conditions, and the extract's molecular composition contributes to skin conditioning effects and stimulant properties.

	paullinia cupana seed extract
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Export Tariff Code:	1302.19.0000
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Safety information

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GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
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None found.
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None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
cosmetic and fragrance agents, dietary supplements
Recommendation for paullinia cupana seed extract usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

Safety references

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to a combination of Paullinia cupana Kunth (guarana) and Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (green tea) extracts and reduction of body weight pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 View page or View pdf

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paullinia cupana seed extract

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