Guarana Syrup

SweetenerCaramel-sweetHerbalFruityEarthySlightly BitterCaffeinated

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 260
Protein (g): 0
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 65
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): —

Approximate values for a 65% sugar syrup; contains trace caffeine from guarana extract.

Storage

Room temp: up to 90 days
Refrigerated: up to 180 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Guarana syrup is a sweet, concentrated syrup flavored with extract from the guarana plant (Paullinia cupana), an Amazonian berry known for its natural caffeine. Typically built on a base of cane sugar syrup, it carries a caramel-like sweetness with gentle fruity, herbal notes and a faint, pleasant bitterness from the guarana.

Popular in Brazil for making guaraná-style soft drinks, it’s also used in cocktails, mocktails, and desserts where a tropical, lightly caffeinated lift is desired. Because brand strength varies, start small and adjust to taste; it blends easily with citrus, tropical fruits, ginger, and sparkling water for bright, refreshing beverages.