Sunday, March 02, 2003

Drink companies get around caffeine rules with Brazilian bean

OTTAWA - Energy drinks in Canada are being spiked with guarana, a food additive that has high levels of caffeine. Consumers won't know what they're drinking because there is no law requiring drink makers to disclose that guarana is high in caffeine.

Guarana is a way for some companies to get around the rules because caffeine cannot be added to clear pops and juices in Canada.

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