What is Decaffeinated Coffee?
According to legislation within the EU markets decaffeinated coffee is a coffee with a caffeine content reduced to 0.1 % or less in roasted coffee beans, and to 0.3% or less in soluble/instant coffee. Decaffeinated coffee is available as a choice for those consumers who wish to enjoy the taste and aroma of coffee without experiencing the mild stimulant effects provided by the caffeine. Cup Quality of Decaffeinated Coffee The cup quality of decaffeinated coffee is fully in line with that of regular coffee. Indeed, all of the many different coffee varieties and origins retain their specific flavor properties. The Decaffeination Processes The decaffeination processes are performed on green coffee beans in industrial plants. There are four methods of decaffeination, according to which substance is used to extract the caffeine; Water, Ethyl Acetate Supercritical CO2 and Methylene Chloride. These four processing methods all share basic stages of : • Swelling the green coffee beans with water
