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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Ingredients
- Guayusa Extract
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Background
Guayusa (GWHY--YOU-SA) is a native tree leaf that has been brewed like tea by the indigenous Kichwa people in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest. For centuries, these Kichwa people have used Guayusa for it’s sustained source of energy. Kichwa legend says that jaguar energy comes through brewed Guayusa to protect them from the dangers of the rainforest. For centuries, the Kichwa Indigenous people in the Amazon have used Guayusa as a source of natural energy and a way to connect with the Pachamama (mother earth) and their community. A ‘pilche’ cup filled with Guayusa tea keeps them sharp for hunting during the day, and vigilant during night watches. Everyday, before sunrise, families wake up and gather around a fire to hold the sacred Guayusa ceremony. They share about their dreams and plan their day as a clay pot brews an infusion of fresh Guayusa leaves. Kichwa legend has it that the jaguar energy comes through brewed Guayusa to protect them from felines, snakes and other wild animals.
- Largest Guayusa supply chain in the world dedicated to the B2B ingredient market
- Premium raw material selection
- Investment in quality from the farm to the final product. Our leaf is greener than other Guayusa due to a one- of-a-kind process
- No aftertaste, no bitterness like in oxidized
- Guayusa Bright green color means more healthy properties preserved
- Organic and Kosher certifications
- Experts in customer service and exports
- Our staff is conformed by highly trained individuals that have been working with Guayusa more than 5 years.
- 6,500 ft2 of modern facilities to process herbs complying with rigorous GMP
- HACCP – currently on development
- Automated machines with conveyors and PLC
- Experienced team that ensures quality
- High production capacity in our new facility
- Freshness- we process the leaf after maximum 48 hours of been harvested
- Special unique process that makes the leaf much smoother and sweet
- Product Benefits
- Highly caffeinated herb (more than green tea)
- No jitters, no crash
- Antioxidants
- Smooth flavor, no tannins, no bitterness due to a one of a kind process
- 95% of World's Guayusa found in the Ecuadorian Amazon
- The Science Behind Guayusa
- Comparative Composition of Guayusa Leaves
- Guayusa Library with abstracts
- Analysis - Dry Guayusa & Yerba Mate comparison
- Safety of Guayusa Consumption
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Dosage Form
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Product Applications
- Used as a caffeinated ingredient
- Organic Super leaf
- A leaf brewed like tea
Application as an ingredient
- Energy Tea
- Energy Drinks
- Soft Ddrinks
- Cosmetics
- Liquid Extract
- Dry Exctract
- Nutritional Supplements
- Baked Goods
- Super Food Ingredients
- Cold Pressed Juices
- Pharmaceutical
- Natural Caffeine
- One cup of Guayusa has more caffeine than any other tea and the same caffeine content as instant coffee, with none of the jitters that can accompany coffee consumption. This is makes Guayusa an excellent source of natural caffeine for ready to drink beverage formulations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solubility
- Appearance
- Fine Powder
- Taste
- Typical aroma Guayusa tea
- Odor
- Typical taste Guayusa tea
- Soluble in
- Water, Hot water
- Chemical Properties
- Microbiological Values
- Specifications
- Arsenic Content
Meets USP <467>
- Product Properties
No Tannins: Guayusa has no tannins, so it lacks the astringent, bitter taste sometimes associated with green and black teas. This allows for a very smooth taste without the need to be masked by sugar.
Rich in antioxidants: The antioxidant benefits found in Guayusa are double that of green tea.
Beverage Caffeine 8 fl. oz. cup (2g dry) ORAC 100g Instant Guayusa 120 mg 4,817 Instant Coffee 63 mg 2,450 Black Tea 50 mg 1,128 Green Tea 25 mg 1,253
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Caffeine Content | Report | - | - |
| Total Chlorogenic Acids | 6.0 | % | - |
| Moisture Content | max. 6.00 | - | - |
| Lead Content | max. 7.5 | - | - |
| Mercury Content | max. 2.0 | ppm | - |
| Cadmium Content | max. 2.0 | ppm | - |
| Residual Solvents | max. 1.0 | ppm | - |
| pH (in 1% w/v aqueous solution) | max. 1.0 | ppm | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Total Plate Count | max. 1,000 | cfu/10g | - |
| Yeast & Mold | max. 100 | cfu/g | - |
| Salmonella | Absent | cfu/10g | - |
| E. Coli | Absent | cfu/10g | - |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent | cfu/10g | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Caffeine Content (Natural) | max. 6 | % | HPLC |
| Total Plate Count | max. 1,000 | cfu/g | USP <2021> |
| Yeast & Mold | max. 100 | cfu/g | USP <2021> |
| E. Coli | Negative | per 10g | USP <2022> |
| Salmonella | Negative | per 10g | USP <2022> |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | per 10g | USP <2022> |
| Arsenic Content | 2.0 | ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium Content | 1.0 | ppm | ICP-MS |
| Lead Content | 2.0 | ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury Content | 1.0 | ppm | ICP-MS |
| Pesticide Residue | Complies | - | USP <561> |
Regulatory & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
- 10kg/bag; 30kg/fiber drum
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Storage Condition
- Store in a well-closed container, Away from moisture, At room temperature
- Sealed in a cool, dark, & dry area