- Dose: 130 mg per capsule
- Standardization: 50% chlorogenic acids (about 65 mg)
- Evidence in people: Small, short trials; modest at best
- Part of a five-ingredient formula, 658 mg per capsule in total
| Fact | From the SodaSlim label |
|---|---|
| Dose per capsule | 130 mg |
| Source | Coffea robusta seed (unroasted) |
| Standardization | 50% chlorogenic acids (about 65 mg) |
| Label role | Metabolic support |
| Evidence in people | Small, short trials; modest at best |
What is Green Coffee Bean Extract?
Green coffee beans are simply coffee seeds before roasting. Roasting breaks down chlorogenic acids, the plant compounds this extract is standardized for, which is why the extract is made from unroasted beans. The SodaSlim label specifies seed of Coffea robusta, a species that typically contains more chlorogenic acids and more caffeine than the arabica beans most people drink.
At 130 mg and 50% chlorogenic acids, one capsule supplies roughly 65 mg of the compound, if the percentage applies to the full 130 mg. That is arithmetic from the printed numbers, not a lab result for the finished product.
What the research shows
Studies of green coffee extract in people are mostly small, short and varied in dose and design. Some report slightly lower weight or blood sugar, others see no difference. Reviewers frequently point to study quality, not just size of effect.
A cautionary footnote: a widely publicized 2012 weight-loss trial of green coffee extract was later retracted, and a marketer faced regulatory action over deceptive claims in the same period. That history is a good reason to treat headlines about this ingredient with care. It does not mean the ingredient is unsafe or useless; it means the strong claims were never established.
Safety and who should be careful
Green coffee extract can contain some caffeine, and robusta beans naturally contain it, so total caffeine in a capsule could be slightly higher than the 138 mg printed for Caffeine Anhydrous. Chlorogenic acids may nudge blood sugar, so people who use diabetes medicine should ask a clinician before using a product like this. People who are sensitive to caffeine should plan for the combined effect.
How it fits in the formula
SodaSlim combines five named ingredients at 130 to 138 mg each. Green Coffee Bean Extract is one of them. See the full ingredient breakdown for the whole panel and how the formula is meant to work. Other ingredient pages: Raspberry Ketone, Garcinia Extract, Caffeine Anhydrous, Green Tea Extract.
Frequently asked questions
What does 50% chlorogenic acids mean?
The extract is standardized so that about half of it by weight is chlorogenic acids, roughly 65 mg per 130 mg capsule.
Does green coffee extract contain caffeine?
It can. Robusta beans naturally contain caffeine, and the label lists Caffeine Anhydrous separately, so total caffeine may be slightly above 138 mg.
Is there proof that it burns fat?
No. Trials are small and mixed, and the strongest early claims were not upheld.
Sources and further reading
General background from government and reference sources. They describe the ingredients and supplement safety in general, not SodaSlim itself, which has no published clinical trial.