Chitosan and Caffeine – A Smart Duo for Health, Cosmetics, and Sustainability
Chitosan, a versatile biopolymer derived from chitin, is already a well-established player in pharmaceuticals, medicine, cosmetics, and environmental applications. But things get even more interesting when chitosan joins forces with another powerful compound: caffeine. While it might sound like the base of a high-energy supplement, this combination is in fact a promising area of research – with applications reaching far beyond the food industry.
Chitosan in a teabag? – National Deskfast Day in the US
Tea or coffee is certainly a philosophical question. What is the first thing you drink when you arrive at work? In all cases, it's about getting the day off to a good start. But is too much caffeine good? Can't you do something with chitosan? We looked around and found what we were looking for in South Korea. A new type of tea bag that decaffeinates the tea in the cup itself. An alginate-chitosan hydrogel was used for this.