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Arabica Coffee Extract
Arabica Coffee Extract
Low concern
Coffee extract is a natural flavoring with caffeine. FDA considers caffeine GRAS in cola-type beverages at up to 200 ppm.
Found in
133 products
What it is
Concentrated extract from Arabica coffee beans (Coffea arabica), containing caffeine and chlorogenic acids.
Flavoring; caffeine source.
Why it's flagged
- caffeine content
- not recommended for children or pregnant women in high amounts
What regulators actually say
"Single doses of caffeine up to 200 mg and intakes up to 400 mg per day from all sources do not raise safety concerns for the general adult population."
"Caffeine is generally recognized as safe when used in cola-type beverages in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS coffee and caffeine in beverages (21 CFR 182.1180)
European Union — EFSA
EFSA: caffeine intakes up to 400 mg/day for adults raise no safety concerns
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