Decaf coffee is not safe?

Yikes...I drink about 32oz. of it a day! :eek: I asked my AI friend about this

Me : Some health advocacy groups are arguing that decaffeinated coffee is not safe for human consumption.

Pi : It's true that some health advocacy groups have raised concerns about the safety of decaffeinated coffee, particularly around the use of certain chemicals in the decaffeination process. One common concern is the use of methylene chloride, a chemical that has been linked to potential health risks such as cancer and liver toxicity.
However, it's important to note that the amount of methylene chloride in decaffeinated coffee is typically very low and well below the levels that have been shown to cause harm. Additionally, there are other methods of decaffeination that do not involve the use of methylene chloride, such as the Swiss Water Process.
Overall, the research on the health effects of decaffeinated coffee is mixed, and more studies are needed to fully understand the potential risks and benefits. However, for most people, consuming moderate amounts of decaffeinated coffee is unlikely to cause harm and may even have some potential health benefits, such as reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
 

I don't drink decaf coffee, but if you prefer to drink coffee without caffeine, then check out the Swiss Water Decaf Process. You'll be glad you did. 😉

If you're looking for the healthiest and tastiest decaf coffee option, look no further than the Swiss Water decaf. This type of decaf is named after the Swiss Water Process, a natural, chemical-free decaffeination method that removes caffeine in four simple steps: separate, filter, soak, and dry. Not only does Swiss Water decaf deliver a flavorful brew that's 99.9% caffeine-free, but it also retains the health-boosting antioxidants that make coffee good for you.

Read all about it right here. 🙂 > How Does the Swiss Water Decaf Process Work?

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How Is Decaf Coffee Made?​


Unlike regular coffee, decaf coffee undergoes an additional process to remove the caffeine. This process is typically done in one of three ways—all of which involve soaking coffee beans in water before they’re roasted.2

  • The first method involves using chemical solvents either directly on the beans or in the water they have been soaked in. The solvents strip away the caffeine, and most of the chemicals are removed by rinsing and roasting the beans. If you’re worried about the chemical residue, know that the Food and Drug Administration has strict safety standards for how much of these chemicals can remain in decaf coffee.3
  • The second method for decaffeinating coffee, the Swiss Water Process, doesn’t involve chemicals. In this method, the unroasted beans are soaked in hot water, which removes their caffeine. Then, the caffeinated water passes through a carbon filter that captures the caffeine so the water can be used to wash the next batch of beans.
  • The third method is called the supercritical carbon dioxide method. The beans are soaked in water and then exposed to carbon dioxide that’s been heated past its critical point, which means it can act as a liquid or a gas. The carbon dioxide makes its way into the coffee beans as a gas, grabs the caffeine, and then evaporates like a liquid.
The FDA regulates all of these decaffeination methods for safety.
What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Decaf Coffee Every Day

I checked. Our kind is made the third way. That's a relief. :)
 
It's one thing after another. But I drink caffeinated. Instant. That could be on the hit list soon.

I bought some veggie chips at Grocery Outlet this week. I'm trying every other week treat stuff. A lot of brands make similar of these. You know basically the potato powder chips colored with veggies. These stated on the package California may expose to cancer due to high frying temperatures. The only time I noted this was some extra crispy chips at Trader Joe's which I didn't buy.

I'll start reading the back of those packages better. If this shows up on Lays chips, I will ignore it.
 

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