Caffeine
Caffeine is a natural substance and mild stimulant that is found in coffee beans, tea leaves, kola nuts, cocoa beans and other plants. Caffeine can also be created to be identical to the natural substance, and can be used as a flavor enhancer in some beverages. Both natural and manufactured caffeine have been found to be safe for consumption. In fact, caffeine is one of the most extensively studied ingredients in the food supply and has been confirmed to be safe for use in beverages as varying levels by more than 140 countries.
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