Coffee
Coffee is brewed from the dried, roasted and ground seeds of predominantly the arabica or robusta species, which is grown in more than 40 countries around the world. Coffee is prepared in either the caffeinated or decaffeinated form.
Found In
- Beverages
- Foods
- Ice creams
- Beverages
- Foods
- Ice creams
Also Known As
- Java
- Java
The Beverage Bottom Line
Coffee is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
Coffee is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
Considered a food. Can be an ingredient added to food.
FDA has issued its perspective on caffeinated beverages, including coffee.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
Considered a food. Can be an ingredient added to food.
In 2015, EFSA assessed the safety of caffeine, a main constituent of coffee.
In 2011, EFSA considered health claims for coffee and its components.
Learn more →Codex Alimentarius
Considered a food.
Learn more →Health Canada
Considered a food.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025