Green Coffee Caffeine

Green coffee caffeine is the caffeine extracted from unroasted coffee beans. The beans are typically washed and dried before the caffeine is removed using solvents or CO2 extraction. The resulting caffeine is then purified.

Manufacturers add green coffee caffeine to provide a caffeine boost in beverages and foods. It is often used in energy drinks, coffee-flavored products, and supplements where a natural source of caffeine is desired.

Green coffee caffeine is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent or nutrient. The FDA has also approved it as a synthetic caffeine source. JECFA has evaluated caffeine and established an acceptable daily intake. While caffeine can cause jitteriness or sleep disturbances in sensitive individuals, these effects are typically associated with higher intakes than usually found in food.