GUARANA IN BRAZIL

The guarana tree, variety Sorbilis (Martius) Ducke (Sapindaceae) whose scientific name is the Paullinia cupana, originating in the Amazon, produces the fruit called guarana. The fruit is rich in caffeine and, due to its stimulating properties, it is used in the manufacture of syrups, bars, powders, soft drinks, energy drinks, etc. It has red bark and, when ripe, leaves appear to the white pulp and its seeds, resembling with eyes.

At the end of the 70’s, guarana production in Brazil was found in the city of Maués (Amazonia), known as the birthplace of guaraná, which it was used by indigenous tribes. From the beginning of the 80''''s, guarana was introduced in other states, such as Mato Grosso and Bahia. The caffeine content in the guarana seed may range from 2.0 to 5.0% (dry weight). These contents are much higher than those of coffee (1 to 2%), mate (1%) and cocoa (0.7%). In addition to caffeine, other modified nucleosides such as theobromine and theophylline were found in guarana seed.

The favorable climate and favorable conditions for the plant, the development of the plant and its fall in production in the state of Amazonia, Bahia became the world''''s largest producer of guarana, especially in Taperoá. It is estimated that guarana production in Brazil represents an average of 4,300 tons / year.



Even an area decrease of 3.3% in Bahia, it is expected to remain the leader in the ranking of Brazilian production with 2,600 tons. Amazonas will be in second, reaching a production of 855 tons, equivalent to 7.7% more than the total harvested in the last harvest. The cultivation of guarana is of socioeconomic importance for the southern region of Bahia, because it is planted by small farms and is typical of family agriculture.
AGROSPICE OFFER
Agrospice is located in the city of Taperoá which is considered the largest producer of guarana in the world. The privileged location facilitates the purchase of guarana with a high standard of quality, where it is related to select products for excellence. The guarana supplied by Agrospice is subjected to steam, with a low impurity index, humidity of less than 9%, and the highest caffeine level.

We supply guarana to the national and international market, meeting the standards of the largest multinational companies that process the seed. All drying process is guaranteed with high hygiene rigor, eliminating any possibility of contamination, guaranteed and proven with microbiological analysis. Given the quality of guarana and the standards provided, Agrospice comes with an annual advance in sales, making guarana Premium, T1 and T2, available on the market, according to the customers'''' needs.


THE WORLD MARKET
The domestic market consumes 90% of the guarana produced in Brazil. The exports are made in seeds, syrups, powder, soft drinks, etc. and several countries as Japan, Italy, England, USA and Spain buy our product. Currently, 300 to 500 tons per year are exported, representing around US $ 15 million. Of the world production of guarana, Brazil produces 95%, followed by Venezuela, with a low production.

With high caffeine content and stimulating attributions, aphrodisiac, cardiovascular tonic actions, its consumption in the international market has been growing year by year, especially for having energy substances.


THE LEGEND OF GUARANÁ
A couple of Indians belonging to the Maués tribe lived together for many years without having children, but they wished to be parents. One day, they asked Tupã to give them a child to complete that happiness. Tupã, the king of the gods, knowing that the couple was full of kindness, fulfill their wish by bringing them a lovely boy. Time passed quickly and the boy grew handsome, generous and good. However, Jurupari, the god of darkness, felt an extreme envy of the boy and the peace and happiness he conveyed, and decided to reap that life in bloom.

One day, the boy went to collect fruits in the forest and Jurupari took advantage of the occasion to launch his revenge. He turned into a venomous snake and bit the boy, killing him instantly. The sad news spread quickly. At this moment, thunder echoed and heavy lightning struck the village. The mother, who cried in despair, understood that the thunder was a message from Tupã, saying that she should plant the child''''s eyes and that a new plant would grow giving them a tasty fruit. The Indians obeyed their mother''''s requests and planted the boy''''s eyes. In this place grew the guarana, whose seeds are black, each with an aril around them, imitating the human eyes.

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