Apps/Food & drink

Decaf sponge that pulls caffeine and keeps flavor

WhyCategoryFood & drink
LevelSuper easy
UseRemove caffeine from coffee or tea without stripping flavor molecules
WhatAtomsHost 100–200 + caffeine 24 + flavor molecules. C H O N
BuildTestingEasy Binding test, HPLC
FundingCompute ~$8 · Make ~$2–5k · Test ~$5–10k · Other ~$5k patent
TimeMake 1–3 wks · Test 2–4 wks · Total ~1–2 months
HowContact us for the design specs and build plan →
DemoCaffeine caught, flavor molecules pass
CompetitionSwiss Water (carbon), supercritical CO₂
BusinessBuyersDecaf processors, beverage makers
RevenueLow Process license to decaf plants. ~$0.1–0.5M/yr
Caffeine (big atoms) held by β-cyclodextrin, a food-safe trap