What is caffeine referred to as? Exploring its many names
                                
                                
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                                According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, caffeine is a "Multiple Purpose Generally Recognized as Safe Food Substance", but the ubiquitous substance is known by many different monikers, leading to the question: what is caffeine referred to as in its various forms?