Decaffeinated ground coffee

Decaffeinated ground coffee is coffee that has been treated to remove most of its caffeine content, retaining its characteristic aroma and flavor, but with a much lower stimulating effect. This ingredient is ideal for those who enjoy the taste of coffee but wish to avoid the effects of caffeine, such as insomnia or anxiety.

Decaffeinated coffee is obtained from roasted coffee beans that undergo a chemical or natural process, such as the water or carbon dioxide method, to extract the caffeine without destroying the compounds that give it its flavor. Its origin remains the same as that of conventional coffee, primarily cultivated in tropical regions of Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

In terms of properties, decaffeinated ground coffee retains antioxidants and other compounds beneficial to health, although with a slightly different profile due to the decaffeination process. It is an excellent option for recipes that require a coffee flavor, such as desserts, cold or hot beverages, and some sauces, especially when one wants to limit caffeine intake.

In Latin America, besides "decaffeinated ground coffee," it is also known as ground decaffeinated coffee, and it is commonly referred to simply as decaf or decaffeinated coffee.