Rice Coffee Emerges as a Gluten and Caffeine-Free Alternative
As consumers seek out healthier beverage options, a new type of grain coffee made from roasted rice offers intriguing benefits as well as some potential side effects to consider before incorporating it into your diet.
What is Rice Coffee?
Rice coffee is exactly what its name implies - a coffee-like beverage brewed from grains of rice instead of traditional coffee beans. It functions as a gluten free, caffeine free, lower acid alternative to standard coffee made from the Coffea plant.
Touted Benefits of Rice Coffee
Advocates promote rice coffee as offering advantages like:
- No caffeine for those sensitive to stimulants
- Lower acidity than regular coffee
- No gluten ingredient for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance
- Possible weight management aid due to digestibility
- May be protective for type 2 diabetes risk
Nutritional Profile of Rice Coffee
Since rice coffee contains no actual coffee, its nutritional values differ
FAQs
Why has Milo's decaf sweet tea been sold out whenever I shop lately?
Milo's is facing production shortages of its popular decaf tea due to supply chain problems getting key ingredients like decaffeinated black tea and Splenda sweetener.
When will Milo's decaf sweet tea be back on store shelves again?
It’s unclear, but Milo’s says shortages could last through 2023 given persistent materials and transportation challenges. They’re trying to increase output but it’s been difficult.
Has Milo’s changed their formula? The flavor tastes really different now.
Yes, due to ingredient scarcity Milo’s has had to substitute some components, like sweeteners, resulting in flavor profile changes that consumers are noticing.
Doesn’t Milo’s control all their own ingredients? Why can’t they just produce more?
While Milo’s blends the tea and bottles it, they rely on imported raw materials facing shortages globally currently. Issues out of their hands are restricting input supplies.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new treatment regimen.
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