<p>Caffeine is mostly extracted by utilizing very safe processes. Some of them, such as Swiss water, is not even really a chemical process.</p>

<p>Please see the following relevant discussions:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/208/of-the-various-methods-of-decaffeinating-coffee-which-is-the-safest">Of the various methods of decaffeinating coffee, which is the safest?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/2678/which-decaffeination-process-changes-the-flavor-of-the-coffee-the-least">Which decaffeination process changes the flavor of the coffee the least?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/120/how-is-decaffeinated-coffee-made">How is decaffeinated coffee made?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/2995/how-are-caffeine-pills-made">How are caffeine pills made?</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Also, you may want to see this answer to watch an animation of common Swiss water process:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/4208/decaf-coffee-how-to-make-our-own">Decaf coffee, how to make our own</a></li>
</ul>

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2019-07-29T21:17:01.390Z
Please don't answer using links only. In this case, it'd be better to elaborate a bit on each method or to close as a duplicate of one of them.
JJJ
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@JJJ, thanks for the comment. I was about to mark it as duplicate. Then, I realized that relevant answers are a bit scattered. Then, compiled previous answers as I couldn't refer many of them as duplicates. I'll pay more attention.
MTSan
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2019-07-29T11:43:09.700Z
2019-07-29T11:43:09.700Z
MTSan
<p>Is this a solvent extraction method? If so what solvent is used and if it is organic, do the manufacturers verify elimination of a certain percentage of residual solvent? </p>

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What is the industrial method for extracting caffeine to make decaf?
Joe
# What is the industrial method for extracting caffeine to make decaf?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-07-27)

Is this a solvent extraction method? If so what solvent is used and if it is organic, do the manufacturers verify elimination of a certain percentage of residual solvent?

**Tags:** extraction, chemistry, decaffeinated


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### Answer by username_1 on 2019-07-29. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

Caffeine is mostly extracted by utilizing very safe processes. Some of them, such as Swiss water, is not even really a chemical process.

Please see the following relevant discussions:

* [Of the various methods of decaffeinating coffee, which is the safest?](https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/208/of-the-various-methods-of-decaffeinating-coffee-which-is-the-safest)
* [Which decaffeination process changes the flavor of the coffee the least?](https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/2678/which-decaffeination-process-changes-the-flavor-of-the-coffee-the-least)
* [How is decaffeinated coffee made?](https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/120/how-is-decaffeinated-coffee-made)
* [How are caffeine pills made?](https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/2995/how-are-caffeine-pills-made)

Also, you may want to see this answer to watch an animation of common Swiss water process:

* [Decaf coffee, how to make our own](https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/4208/decaf-coffee-how-to-make-our-own)

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: Please don't answer using links only. In this case, it'd be better to elaborate a bit on each method or to close as a duplicate of one of them.  
> **username_1**: @username_2, thanks for the comment. I was about to mark it as duplicate. Then, I realized that relevant answers are a bit scattered. Then, compiled previous answers as I couldn't refer many of them as duplicates. I'll pay more attention.  

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