| FEMA | 2536 |
| CAS | 84929-28-2 |
| EINECS | N/A |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | N/A |
| CoE Number | N/A |
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| Material Notes | Guarana paste is made from the pulverized, roasted seed of Paullinia Cupana (paullinia sorbilis), a Brazilian tree. The seed looks almost like a chestnut when it is fresh. The roasted seed is pulverized and triturated with a small amount of water to form a dough which is then shaped into bars or balls and left to dry in the sun or on a grill over open fire. The product which is known as Guarana Paste serves locally as a substitute for chocolate. It is distinguished by its combination of a chocolate like flavor and a cola like effect. a plant genus of the family sapindaceae. the seed of p. cupana is the source of guarana powder which contains 4% caffeine. |