Containing little caffeine, instant coffee also has healthy benefits

Jakarta –

Who would have thought it turned out coffee instant also has healthy benefits. The caffeine content can improve brain function and increase metabolism.

Instant coffee is coffee made from dry coffee extract. Actually, it is similar to brewing coffee in general, this dry coffee is obtained by brewing ground coffee beans so they are more concentrated.

Then, the water released from the extract is used to make a dry powder. Instant coffee is made in two main ways to maintain quality, aroma and taste.

First, with spray drying. This method involves spraying the coffee extract into hot air, which quickly dries the droplets and turns them into a fine powder or small pieces.

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Instant coffee is coffee made from dry coffee extract. Photo: iStock

Second, there is freeze drying. In this method, the coffee extract is frozen and cut into small pieces, then dried at a low temperature under vacuum.

When you want to brew, just put the coffee grounds in a cup or glass. Then add warm water, stir until it dissolves in the water, then you can enjoy the coffee.

Many people think that instant coffee has no benefits. However, in fact, the content of antioxidant compounds remains packed in instant coffee, reports Drink Super Coffee (18/01/22).

According to a study in Croatia published in the journal Food Chemistry in 2012, instant coffee contains higher levels of antioxidants due to its processing.

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Instant coffee is also low in calories, one cup usually only contains 7 calories. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/gyro

Instant coffee is also low in calories, one cup usually only contains 7 calories and contains other nutrients, such as potassium, magnesium and vitamin B3 called niacin.

However, in terms of caffeine content, instant coffee has less caffeine. One cup only contains around 30-90 mg of caffeine. While pure coffee has around 70-140 mg of caffeine.

This is not always bad, low caffeine also provides benefits. Remember that some people have different sensitivities to caffeine.

Scientifically supported, instant coffee is good for health. Starting from improving brain function, increasing metabolism, reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

Apart from that, it also reduces the risk of disease diabetesimprove liver health, improve mental health and increase life expectancy.

So, instant coffee is as healthy as pure coffee. As long as it is consumed in moderation and not mixed with high-calorie ingredients, such as sugar, sweetened condensed milk or creamer.

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