Embodiments are related to compositions of matter comprising a food, drug, cosmetic, dietary supplement, or biologic product, said product comprised of a phytochemical fraction recovered from a crude caffeine, said phytochemical fraction having a ratio of polyphenols to caffeine of about 20, 10-30 or 40, or greater than 10. In related embodiments, said phytochemical fraction is a retentate of a filtration process of a water suspension of crude caffeine, and wherein said crude caffeine is a produ...

Embodiments are related to compositions of matter comprising a food, drug, cosmetic, dietary supplement, or biologic product, said product comprised of a phytochemical fraction recovered from a crude caffeine, said phytochemical fraction having a ratio of polyphenols to caffeine of about 20, 10-30 or 40, or greater than 10. In related embodiments, said phytochemical fraction is a retentate of a filtration process of a water suspension of crude caffeine, and wherein said crude caffeine is a produ...

An improved food product comprising a comestible and a crude caffeine complex as a functional additive is provided. The crude caffeine complex includes a blend of caffeine and coffee-based biologically active compounds. The additive demonstrates an ability to stimulate glucose uptake into cells, provide antioxidant benefits, and anti-inflammatory activities. A method of using the crude caffeine complex and incorporating the crude caffeine complex in comestibles is also provided.

An improved food product comprising a comestible and a crude caffeine complex as a functional additive is provided. The crude caffeine complex includes a blend of caffeine and coffee-based biologically active compounds. The additive demonstrates an ability to stimulate glucose uptake into cells, provide antioxidant benefits, and anti-inflammatory activities. A method of using the crude caffeine complex and incorporating the crude caffeine complex in comestibles is also provided.