The presence of cockroaches in ground coffee might be a factor contributing to illness, including allergies and other immune-related diseases.
According to research conducted by the FDA, roaches and other insects can infest up to 10% of green coffee beans, and occasionally even more. They merely get roasted and crushed along with the beans since they can’t process them out entirely. It is common knowledge that the FDA permits a specific quantity of insect parts in food as long as the proportion doesn’t go above a specified threshold.
And if you are making ground coffee, there is not much you can do about it.
According to one company, Terro, a person may ingest up to 140,000 bits of insect matter annually. The FDA allows varying amounts of insects or insect fragments depending on the diet. Whole foods, including fruits and vegetables, typically have a lower permitted limit than processed goods, like flours, sauces, and spices. Because of the nature of production, whole foods typically contain more entire insects than processed foods, which typically yield more insect fragments. For instance, the amount of insects permitted in 100 grams (about half a cup) of canned or frozen berries is limited to two, yet hops, which are mostly used to make beer, can have up to 25,000 insects in the same measurement.
The information below is what the FDA has reported in the Food Levels Handbook.
| Coffee Beans, Graded Green | Grade defects (Â MPM-V6) |
Beans are poorer than Grade 8 of the New York Green Coffee Association |
| DEFECT SOURCE:   Quality – processing Significance: Aesthetic, economic adulteration |
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| Coffee Beans, Green | Insect filth and insects (Â MPM-V1) |
Average 10% or more by count are insect-infested or insect-damaged Note: If live external infestation is present use the Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) titled ” Food Storage and Warehousing-Adulteration-Filth” (CPG 580.100) in accordance with “Interpretation of Insect Filth” (CPG 555.600) |
| Mold (Â MPM-V1) |
Average of 10% or more beans by count are moldy | |
| DEFECT SOURCE:Â Â Insect infested/damaged – preharvest and/or post-harvest and/or processing insect infestation, Mold – post harvest and/or processing infection Significance:Â Aesthetic, Potential health hazard – mold may contain mycotoxin producing fungi |
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Opting for whole coffee beans and investing in a grinder is likely a more secure choice for preparing your coffee at home. Not only will your coffee boast enhanced taste and freshness, but it will also contribute to a healthier brewing experience.
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