DASCO (DATES SEEDS COFFEE) : Innovation To Produce Non-Caffeine Coffee

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks by the public. According to data from the International Coffee Organization in 2021, the number of coffee producers in Indonesia increased by about 4.40% compared to the previous period. In coffee there is a caffeine consumption is 150 mg/ day, and if consumed in excess it will cause many health problems. A report states that regular consumption of caffeine causes 14% of deaths caused by coronary heart disease. And 20% of deaths are caused by stroke. Therefore,the purpose of this study was to replace coffee beans into date beans as an alternative to non-caffeinated coffee. Date palm seeds contain antioxidants that can ward off free radicals so that they become a substitute for coffee beans that contain caffeine, consuming dates is also a sunnah for Muslims. This research also developed innovations by using dipping bags as coffee containers to reduce coffee deposits when brewed. That way people can easily consume healty non-caffeinated coffee and live the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. Also researchers have conducted experiments in producing coffe from dates seeds,from these studies obtained 3,31 result from taste, scent, color, packaging, from these result are included in the good category.