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Cupuaçu Extract (Theobroma grandiflorum) – Theacrine 0.5–2%

Theobroma grandiflorum · Malvaceae

Regulated ingredient — check your market before you buy

Restricted or safety-limited ingredient in some markets

Orders are released after a compliance review of the intended use and destination market.

Marker compound
Theacrine
Standardisation
0.5–2% (HPLC)
Assay method
HPLC
Plant part
Seed
Origin
Brazil

Cupuaçu Extract (Theobroma grandiflorum) – Theacrine 0.5–2%

Cupuaçu extract is produced from the seed butter of Theobroma grandiflorum (Malvaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Theacrine. Available grades: 0.5%, 2%. Typical sourcing: Brazil. For B2B formulation in cosmetics & personal care.

0.5%2%

Specifications

Botanical name Theobroma grandiflorum
Common names Cupuaçu
Plant family / part Malvaceae / Seed butter
Marker compound Theacrine
Phytochemical class Alkaloids › Purine alkaloids & nucleosides
Available grades 0.5%, 2%
Assay method HPLC
Form Standardized Extract
Origin Brazil
Pack sizes Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg
Shelf life & storage Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light

Regulatory status

  • Restricted or safety-limited ingredient in some markets

Supplied only to qualified business buyers for lawful manufacturing, research or pharmaceutical use. Buyers are responsible for compliance in their market.

Industries

Cosmetics & Personal Care

Documentation

The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.

For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.