Miss Lillian,
And eliminated my "jump start" in the morning? I don't think so! LOL.
CIM
On Tue, 5 Sep 2000 18:15:29 -0700 "Lillian" <firefly@islc.net> writes:
> A Tall, Genetically Modified, Decaffeinated Latte To Go, Please
> Steve Connor New York Times Syndicate
>
> Scientists are about to unveil the "naturally" decaffeinated coffee
> plant in what could be the most significant development in
> convenience-food technology since sliced bread.
>
> The plant will be genetically modified to eliminate a gene that
> produces caffeine. Its beans will taste normal but will not create
> the heart-pounding effects of caffeine.
>
> Tea as well as coffee could benefit. Professor Alan Crozier of
> Glasgow University, working with Japanese colleagues, has identified
> the key enzyme involved in the natural synthesis of caffeine. He
> believes it would be simple to eliminate this enzyme from a
> genetically modified coffee or tea plant.
>
> "Consumers concerned about the possible adverse effects of caffeine
> consumption will welcome this development towards caffeine-free
> drinks that retain their flavor," the researchers report in the
> journal Nature.
>
> The caffeine is normally removed chemically from coffee and tea but
> leaves a residue.
>
> "The other problem is that it removes other components from the
> coffee that give taste and aroma, and this is why decaf coffee
> tastes like dish water," Crozier said.
>
> Caffeine raises blood pressure, induces palpitations,
> gastrointestinal disturbances, anxiety, tremors, hypertension and
> insomnia.
>
> Distributed by New York Times Special Features
>
>
>
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>
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>
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> much more....
>
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