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Technical Data Sheet: Guarana Organic Powder

Guarana organic powder is made from sun-dried and low-temperature dried guarana seeds that pass through sieving for standardization. It contains 2-4% caffeine and other stimulants, making it a natural energizer. The powder has a light to medium brown color and bitter, astringent flavor and odor. It is packaged in 30 kg paper drums with a 24-month shelf life when stored properly away from light, heat, and moisture. Analysis shows the powder meets specifications for moisture, mineral residue, foreign matter, benzo(a)pyrene, PAH4, and microbiological limits.

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Technical Data Sheet: Guarana Organic Powder

Guarana organic powder is made from sun-dried and low-temperature dried guarana seeds that pass through sieving for standardization. It contains 2-4% caffeine and other stimulants, making it a natural energizer. The powder has a light to medium brown color and bitter, astringent flavor and odor. It is packaged in 30 kg paper drums with a 24-month shelf life when stored properly away from light, heat, and moisture. Analysis shows the powder meets specifications for moisture, mineral residue, foreign matter, benzo(a)pyrene, PAH4, and microbiological limits.

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GUARANA ORGANIC POWDER

Code: O-PO1404DT
Review: 02 Date: 07/08/17 Prepared by: Quality Analyst

Technical Data Sheet


Name: Guarana Organic Powder.

INCI Name: N/A


CAS number: N/A

Scientific Name: Paullinia cupana.

Type of Product: Dehydrated Powder.

Origin: Brazil.

Description: Guarana beans are made by sun-drying then drying for finishing at (low
temperature max. 45°C) and milling fresh organic guarana seeds. After milling,
the powder passes through sieving for granulometry standardization and is
packed into paper drums. Product is suitable for raw food diets.

Ingredients: Whole Guarana Seeds.

Applications: Natural energizer, cognitive stimulant, flavoring for beverages, and others.

Packaging: Available package are paper drums of 30 kg.

Shelf Life and Storage 24 months, if maintained in the original closed package at a temperature at
Conditions: least 15°C. 12 months, after opening the packages. Keep product away from
light, heat and moisture.

Transportation: At room temperature, in clean vehicles, protected from dust, moisture and
material that can offer contaminations risk.
ORGANOLEPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS*
Analysis Specification
Color Light to medium brownish
Appearance Fine powder
Flavor/Odor Bitter and adstringent
* Natural raw materials of vegetable origin can suffer color and odor changes between different batches
of product.
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Analysis Method Specification
Moisture (%) Gravimetric Max. 11
Caffeine content (g/100g)* HPLC – UV detector 2-4
Fixed mineral residue insoluble in
AOAC 941.12 Max. 0.5
HCl (g/100g)(2)
Foreign Matter (%) AOAC 950.86 1
Benzo(a)pyrene (μg/kg)
(1)
GC-MS Max. 10
PAH4 (μg/kg)(1) GC-MS Max. 50
* Reference Values Only.
(1) According to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1933 of 27 October 2015 amending Regulation (EC) n°
1881/2006).
(2) According to Resolution – CNNPA nº 12, 1978.
MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1)

Analysis Specification
Coliforms at 45ºC (cfu/g) (2)
≤ 10
Salmonella sp(2) (/25g) Absent
Estaphylococcus (/g) (2)
≤ 5 x 10 2

(1) The sampling plan follows the standards of the ICMSF (International Commission on Microbiological
Specifications for Foods).
nd
(2) According to RDC 12 of January ,22001 – Item 1 – C.

The information contained in this publication represents the best of our knowledge. Users should, however, conduct their own tests to
determine the suitability of our products for their own specific purposes. Statements contained herein should not be considered as a
warrant of any kind, expressed or implied, and no liability is accepted for the infringement of any patents.

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