I've been hearing a lot about hop water lately and I'm curious if it's
SAFE to drink. I understand that it's made with hops, which are used in beer production, but I'm not sure if that means it contains alcohol or any other potentially harmful ingredients. Could you please clarify if hop water is safe for consumption and if there are any precautions I should take when drinking it?
5 answers
SamsungSpark
Tue Aug 20 2024
Hops, the key ingredient in Hopwater®, holds a unique position in the eyes of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Davide
Tue Aug 20 2024
Due to its long history of use as a food constituent, hops has been granted the status of "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) by the FDA.
Dreamchaser
Tue Aug 20 2024
This designation signifies that the FDA has determined that hops, and consequently Hopwater® containing hops, are safe for human consumption under the conditions of their intended use.
Carolina
Tue Aug 20 2024
It is worth noting that while hops may be considered GRAS, the regulation of beverages containing hops, such as Hopwater®, may be subject to other FDA guidelines and regulations, depending on the specific formulation and marketing claims made by the product.
Moonshadow
Tue Aug 20 2024
The regulation status of Hopwater® by the FDA is a pertinent question for consumers and industry stakeholders alike.