Named ingredient
Is Guarana halal?
A caffeine-bearing seed. The plant is not a halal question. Energy-drink flavourings and glycerin carriers still need a check. Unverified as a class.
A caffeine-bearing seed. The plant is not a halal question. Energy-drink flavourings and glycerin carriers still need a check. Unverified as a class.
What the sources say
A caffeine-bearing seed. The plant is not a halal question. Energy-drink flavourings and glycerin carriers still need a check. Unverified as a class.
Quick facts
| Name | Guarana |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | Paullinia cupana, guarana extract, guarana caffeine |
| Additive class | Named ingredient |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is Guarana halal?
Guarana is classified as Insufficient evidence. A caffeine-bearing seed. The plant is not a halal question. Energy-drink flavourings and glycerin carriers still need a check. Unverified as a class.
Is Guarana halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Guarana is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Guarana called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: Paullinia cupana, guarana extract, guarana caffeine.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
Record ingredient-guarana · last verified 2026-09-16 · report an error