Did you ever wonder what happens to the caffeine removed from your decaf coffee? I did and was I amazed.
The caffeine removed from gourmet coffee is used in medicines. A quick search of the web turned up a migraine medicine, stimulant pills such as No-Doz, pain relievers and antihistamines.
The other big use is in soft drinks. Less than 5% of the caffeine in most sodas comes from the kola nut. The balance comes from the coffee decaffeinating process. Some sodas have no caffeine directly from the kola nut.
Ain’t chemistry wonderful?
Until next time, happy brewing.
Tags: decaf coffee, soft drink caffeine