Determination of Caffeine in Beverages

In the beverage industry, caffeine is added as a stimulant in various carbonated soft drinks. It is an alkaloid found in the leaves, seeds and fruits of more than 63 plant species worldwide. Caffeine is found in hazelnuts, coffee beans, cocoa beans, tea leaves, mate leaves and various plants.

Caffeine is generally classified as a safe substance (GRAS). However, within the scope of the Turkish Food Codex Non-Alcoholic Beverages Communiqué, the amount of caffeine should be maximum 150 mg/L. Products defined within the scope of the Communiqué; Caffeine determination is carried out in beverages such as flavored beverage, flavored natural mineral beverage, flavored syrup, flavored beverage powder, natural mineral water, cola, fruit beverage, fruit natural mineral beverage, fruit syrup, fruit beverage powder, artificial soda.

Caffeine Determination is carried out to prove the appropriateness of the amount of caffeine in soft drinks and the accuracy of the "Caffeine-free" claims.

You can contact Nanolab Analysis Laboratory for Caffeine Determination.