Powdered caffeine also called by others as caffeine anhydrous, caffeine and synthetic caffeine is a substance that has stimulatory effects on the brain. Natural caffeine is extracted from coffee beans, while synthetic caffeine is pharmaceutical grade replacement thereof.

Powdered caffeine is a bitter white crystalline powder used for its psychoactive stimulant power. Since it acts as a stimulant for the brain, exerts its stimulating effects brain behind the same mechanisms of action used by amphetamines, heroin and cocaine, thus making it a substance that can cause addiction. But its stimulant effects are weaker than others. However, it follows the same path to the fire of the brain, therefore, one can become addicted to it. For this reason, people addicted to it it would be difficult to function normally without it, and therefore must have a daily dose of the same, leading to their consumption of powdered caffeine  or through other sources, such as beverages and other foods that contain it.

Although pure powdered caffeine can be obtained online stores and health food stores, caffeine can be ingested through the consumption of coffee, tea, soft drinks, and sports or energy drinks. The Food and Drug Authority to control the use of this drug only when used as a food additive. That’s why the food and beverage producers are legally bound to the label when caffeine is added as an ingredient in their products. However, when this substance is related to the components necessary to manufacture a food product, such as when added to chocolate candy, labeling is not required.