Guarana

Hazard level: Low health concern

What is Guarana?

Amazonian seed with a very high natural caffeine content, used to boost energy in drinks and supplements.

Is Guarana safe?

Guarana is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.

Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 26 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

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Also known as

Guarana is also known as guarana, гуарана — these all refer to the same ingredient.

guarana гуарана

Where Guarana is typically found

Beverages And Beverages Preparations Beverages Energy Drinks

Related additives

Natural Flavouring Water Niacin (Vitamin B3) Citric Acid (E330) Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Caffeine Sodium Citrate (E331) Taurine Pantothenic Acid (B5)

Products containing Guarana

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