The guarana plant, with its red fruits nestled among green leaves, offers a true visual feast to the inhabitants of tropical climates. But did you know that this striking plant is also a unique source of energy?

 

The fame of guarana, produced in only one region of the world, extended beyond national borders when the plant was discovered by the food industry. It even reached global proportions. Guarana, which owes its fame to its strong stimulating effect, is mostly preferred today in the production of energy-boosting beverages. But in fact, this plant is also frequently consumed as a traditional herbal resource by the natives in its homeland. So, are you curious why guarana has become so famous among the countless valuable plant species offered by the tropical climate? If your answer is yes, let's get to know this special plant better!

1. WHAT IS GUARANA?

Guarana is defined in literature as a red-fruited, wild shrub species found in tropical climates. The plant, whose botanical name is "Paullinia Cupana," bears tiny, spherical fruits encased in a red shell. When the fruits ripen, a round opening forms beneath these shells. The white fruit visible through this opening and the black seed inside make the guarana fruits look exactly like eyes. In fact, the Mawé people, indigenous to the Amazonas state, refer to guarana as the "eye of the forest."

 

The most valuable part of guarana consists of its fruits, which are as surprising in their content as they are in their appearance. Guarana fruit, which has earned the title of "the plant with the highest dose of caffeine in the world," contains 3-6 grams of caffeine per 100 grams. However, it's not just the amount of caffeine that makes this plant a powerful stimulant and gives it popularity. The content of guarana is much richer than you might imagine!

1.1. WHAT IMPORTANT COMPONENTS DOES GUARANA CONTAIN?

Guarana contains many messenger molecules that stimulate cells, as well as theophylline and theobromine, which belong to the same alkaloid group as caffeine. These two alkaloids, also found in food items like tea and cocoa, further strengthen the plant's stimulating properties. So, is guarana just a powerful stimulant? Of course not! The content of guarana is further enriched with amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. In addition, the plant also contains natural fatty acids important for the body. With valuable minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc, the nutritional value of guarana is further increased by vitamins A, B1, B3, D, and PP (niacin).

 

2. WHERE DOES GUARANA GROW?

One of the qualities that make guarana so valuable is undoubtedly its limited growing area. The plant, which needs tropical climate conditions to survive, grows only in the states of Mato Grosso and Bahia in the Amazonas region of Brazil. Guarana produced in the rainforests there is harvested appropriately and then imported to other countries. Although abundant in fruit production under suitable climatic conditions, harvesting guarana plants and preparing them for distribution requires considerable effort. So, what stages does guarana go through for this? To summarize step by step;

 

• The husks of the picked fruits are individually peeled.

• The fruits are left to dry for an average of one week.

• Once sufficiently dry, the fruits are placed in mortars and pounded with a small amount of water until they form a dough.

• The guarana dough is shaped into small sticks.

• The dough sticks are smoked for 40 days.

 

These smoked sticks, obtained through long efforts, can remain unspoiled for years.

3. WHY SHOULD GUARANA BE CONSUMED?

The guarana plant was frequently used by the indigenous peoples of Brazil for various purposes long before it gained worldwide recognition. Indeed, even today, the natives continue to use this plant with the same frequency. Guarana, which has become indispensable for them, is above all an important source of energy. Natives still directly chew the fruit of this plant or crush the dried fruit into powder and mix it with water to drink to meet their daily energy needs. So, besides these, how else is guarana consumed?

4. HOW IS GUARANA USED?

The way guarana is used varies according to taste preferences and intended uses. Guarana can be found ready for direct consumption, in beverage form, or as capsules. Furthermore, the powdered form, also known as guarana coffee, is among the most preferred consumption methods for the plant. However, guarana's earthy, slightly bitter, and strong flavor may not appeal to everyone's taste buds. So, does its unusual aroma prevent you from consuming this food? Of course not! Balparmak offers a delicious alternative for those who want to consume guarana without compromising on taste!

 

5. DISCOVER THE UNIQUE CONTENT OF GUARANA WITH APITERA UP!

Bees, renowned for their industriousness, are tiny creatures yet hold immense importance for the world and humanity. Humans, discovering the unique properties in every product bees produce, have been consuming these products as high-nutrient foods for many years. Balparmak, by supplementing these miraculous bee products with valuable nutrients, offers you a variety of delicious dietary supplement options.

 

The most important ingredient that makes the Balparmak Apitera series valuable is propolis. The propolis extract found in all products of the series is accompanied by honey, an indispensable food known for its taste and benefits. The contents of the Apitera series products, which contain these two important bee products, vary according to different needs. For those who want to consume guarana deliciously, Apitera Up is the preferred choice.

 

5.1. FEEL THE VITALITY OF THE TROPICAL CLIMATE WITHIN YOU WITH APITERA UP!

Apitera Up, in addition to the powerful combination of honey and propolis, offers delicious support for your busy pace with its guarana extract. Moreover, it contains red ginseng extract and ginger, which are powerful nutritional sources. Sweetened with banana puree, the product becomes indispensable for those who want to start their day pleasantly. So, would you like to make room for Apitera Up in your life?