Caffeine in teas: levels, transference to infusion and estimated intake

Abstract Caffeine is naturally present in several foods, being one of the most consumed dietary ingredients in the world; however, excessive intake may cause health concerns. This study evaluated caffeine levels in teas and their infusions, the transference rate during brewing, and estimated caffein...

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Main Authors: Silvia Amelia Verdiani TFOUNI, Maíra Marcuci CAMARA, Kamille KAMIKATA, Fernanda Moralez Leme GOMES, Regina Prado Zanes FURLANI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos 2018-01-01
Series:Food Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-20612018005002101&lng=en&tlng=en