Tatiana Cesso
During an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, musician Post Malone talked about an energy drink he’d had in Brazil
Guaraná is a tropical fruit native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. It is known for its small, red fruit that grows on a climbing plant called Paullinia cupana. The fruit is about the size of a coffee berry and contains seeds with a unique stimulant known as guaranine, which is chemically similar to caffeine. Guaraná has a long history of traditional use by indigenous tribes in the Amazon as a natural energy booster and a source of nutrition.
In addition to its use as a fruit, guaraná is also used to make beverages and supplements. In Brazil, it is a popular flavor for soft and energy drinks, often used as an ingredient in traditional Amazonian cuisine.
During an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, musician Post Malone talked about an energy drink he’d had in Brazil that left him hooked: “I like Guaraná. That’s crazy stuff. It’s naturally caffeinated or something…”, he said. “I remember going to Brazil for the first time and I was like: ‘Oh this soda is so good'”. “Also, I was bouncing off the walls…”, Malone described it.
In the United States and other parts of the world, guaraná-based drinks, supplements, and extracts are often used as a natural source of caffeine and as a flavoring agent in various food and beverage products. It’s worth noting that guaraná’s caffeine content can be higher than that of coffee beans, making it a potent natural stimulant.
