caffeine comes from ingredients used in energy drinks.
caffeine comes from ingredients used in energy drinks.
where does caffeine come from in energy drinks?
ingredients used
caffeine is also a common ingredient of soft drinks, such as cola, originally prepared from kola nuts. soft drinks typically contain 0 to 55 milligrams of caffeine per 12 ounce serving. by contrast, energy drinks, such as red bull, can start at 80 milligrams of caffeine per serving. the caffeine in these drinks either originates from the ingredients used or is an additive derived from the product of decaffeination or from chemical synthesis. guarana, a prime ingredient of energy drinks, contains large amounts of caffeine with small amounts of theobromine and theophylline in a naturally occurring slow-release excipient.









































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one survey found that various energy drinks had 6–242 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per serving. in comparison, an cup of coffee contains 100 mg of caffeine and of coca-cola classic contains 35 mg of caffeine. consumer reports expected that the caffeine content of a drink should be within 20% of what the label claims, but product testing on united states energy drinks found that the caffeine levels of some energy drinks vary beyond that range. the monster beverage corporation explained they do not report caffeine levels because "there is no legal or commercial business requirement to do so, and also because our products are completely safe, and the actual numbers are not meaningful to most consumers." consumer reports noted that "labels on both tested monster drinks—like those of 16 other products—warn against use by children, pregnant or nursing women, and people sensitive to caffeine." the survey found that eleven of the twenty seven drinks surveyed did not list caffeine amounts; elescientific groups and consumer organizations have requested more disclosure in ingredient lists.
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