Explanation found elsewhere:
Quote" Catechins are the most active antioxidants in green tea. ... The most commonly available decaffeinated green tea is "naturally decaffeinated". It is made using a chemical solvent called ethyl acetate. During this process, tea leaves are soaked in water to release caffeine and other tea compounds. End of quote".

Quotes"Decaffeinated Green Tea Warnings!

For a tea to be legally labelled "decaffeinated" in the United States, 98% of the caffeine must be removed.

This means one cup should contain less than 5 milligram of caffeine or 0.4% in dry weight.

For caffeine sensitive individuals, drinking decaffeinated tea may seem an ideal way to enjoy tea health benefits without its side effects.

Unfortunately, things do not quite work out this way.

Quote" The decaffeination process also removes one third to half of the antioxidants found in green tea. End of quote".

The chemical solvent residue can pose a health risk.

Ironically, ethyl acetate is a naturally occurring substance found in regular tea leaves. This allows manufacturers to call their tea "naturally decaffeinated. End of quotes".

My quote" the green tea component in the premium food formula - sounds like a load of crock sh*t to me. end of quote".
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The more I read, I think they should just get rid of it, there doesn't seem any point to having it there.
And their reasoning would be interesting.
It seems a long time not to get an answer from CopRice?
Once again it is a pity, gone are the categories on the old bag
tick for farm dogs, tick for security/guard dogs, tick for greyhounds, tick for canine sports dogs - agility and flyball.
Now it's just lots of describing words around a Working Dog.
Did they really have their head in the sand when it came to the greyhound and their need of respect. Were they really living on another planet?
I can remember a long time ago I think it was a long time ago, little sample bags of CopRice given out, possibly track side somewhere, something like that. Kinda like a BBQ shape snack bag size but a little bigger.
Obviously the product was been targeted to the greyhound breed, when they were trying to build up their product/business, it's a real pity that there has not been a better response.
My 50/50 perspective is changing.
What are they doing?
What's their plan?

Time will tell.

Coprice has lost my business due to this Caffeine concern. Cannot risk it.

CopRice needs to get on the front foot with this, it's just so unfair.

GRV has an announcement about the green tea, but it got me thinking 72 hrs withholding but what about out of comp. testing.
So that's it, yes you can't really use CopRice at all for any of your greyhounds that are going to get tested at any time.
We'll cop it because it is our responsibility, and we have to be aware of what contents are in any product.
And I suppose just because I feel that it's not fair, doesn't mean that kibble is given a waiver.
I will just have to definitely swap to the HyPro (think that was the name) because I want a few of my dogs to get back on the track soon, and I am not going to let the kibble change - slow me down.
It's hard initially to think about changing when you and your dogs are comfortable with a product, but reality it is what it is - and there is no choice.

So next I should stop soaking my new better than ever formula of Coprice kibble in Coke Zero?? How dare you!!? j/k

On a more serious note I wont be using it going forward and remain unconvinced that some of the older style bags wont be affected. To match the change of formula to the new bags immediately at outset is well, unlikely. Hopefully thats not the case but no-one knows right now.

Wouldnt take much from them to publish, product earler than date x/y/z remains unchanged. Twenty years back a similar thing happened with an unnamed company still in business (big premium brand) and it was revealed several months later that the formula had changed and was being placed in older bags until they depleted the stock of that packaging.

Just a quick update that I have been in contact with the primary animal nutritionist at Coprice and am now satisfied with using the product. Essentially I have been told that what used to be listed as Antioxidants on the former packaging is now broken out Into detailed sub components but that the antioxidant mix has not changed in at least six years.

As a long time user of this I am satisfied with the answers provided whilst recognising the due diligence and actions required with respect to integrity units across racing.
I have put in a call to GRV also to request they at least consider analysing both kibbles in pre and post packaging changes. That will with some modicum of sanity assure us all that nothing has changed when it comes to the antioxidant compounds being fed to our dogs.

This will be my final posting about a kibble as I am satisfied with the answers provided by the manufacturer.

And I also need to say - CopRice do care, they do care greatly about the status of their working dog product.
They are working diligently, with the Greyhound integrity unit I believe, to ensure that the situation is handled with the utmost respect.

Also to my understanding, the antioxidants have been the same formula for a very long time.

The green tea does play a role in the antioxidant mix, in turn which basically acts as a deterrent to rancidity of the food product, opposed to being part of the food product (my translation).

At the end of the day, CopRice needs a statement to be made, but that won't happen until the tests have been completely finalised/compiled.

So all I can say is that I believe now that CopRice does care greatly, and we have to be patient in waiting for the final understanding from GRV.

I am relieved because CopRice puppy formula speaks for itself, as also has the working dog fomula - the stool is the evidence.

Just knowing that they do give two shits means a lot.
All the best to CopRice, a great Aussie product.

In the case of Coprice what they thought was a marketing advantage by listing the compounds has turned into a nightmare for them with respect to racing.

But do not assume they are unique - plenty of other manufacturers out there list only the words antioxidants on their bags so if you are in that situation and been using the product youre fine. But if trying a new product it may pay to call the manufacturer and find out.

Been wanting to say "Thanks for the update".
I don't go to the greyhound care website a lot unless directed to or trying to find something from the past.
My internet sometimes is annoying e.g. not fast.
I did not see the update via fasttrack?
Anyway, I was happy to see your post.
Cheers!
p.s. thought given I made a couple of other remarks on other posts, may as well do this reply while I've started.
Sheez, I am really behind the eight ball now, I'm going - Ciao!