Mold and mycotoxin-free coffee requires professional sourcing, roasting, storage and third-party testing – while still tasting amazing!

These brands have all been lab-tested and verified as low acid mold free coffee. Give one of these brands a try today – you won’t regret it!

Roasting

Mold free coffee can be both good for you and the environment. While 99% of coffee beans worldwide are sprayed with pesticides to maximize yield, those that make it to market may have been stored under conditions conducive to mycotoxin formation – mycotoxins that have been linked with digestive issues, immune suppression and other chronic health conditions.

To avoid this problem, look for organic, regeneratively grown or biodynamic coffee that has been third party mycotoxin tested by an independent laboratory. Also look for brands who provide complete transparency about their process from start to finish – including showing lab mycotoxin test results as well as eco-friendly packaging designed to last multiple uses.

The top mold free coffee brands display their roast on date to demonstrate just how fresh their product is. Freshly-roasted coffee brews better, and its roasting method has an effect on its final flavor profile as well.

Roasting beans at too high a temperature can create polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which have been linked to cancer and heart disease. To protect yourself, look for coffee that has been roasted at a lower temperature.

Coffee brewed at high temperatures produces acrylamide, an organic compound known to inhibit immune function and has been linked with various conditions, including liver disease and cancer. When looking for coffee brands that contain low amounts of acrylamide before packaging, test for it beforehand.

Spirit Animal is a brand-new coffee brand that tests their organic coffee for mycotoxins and PAHs, using shade grown beans from high altitude farms, while brewing it at lower temperatures than most for an enjoyable, gentle taste that won’t upset stomachs.

Clean Coffee is another brand that utilizes low temperatures and slow roasting times to reduce acrylamide. They also offer mycotoxin testing certification on their website – one of only few USA mold free coffee brands with such public information available about its lab test results.

Storage

Mold can leach mycotoxins (chemicals linked with illness) into coffee beans during storage, leading them to produce mycotoxins (serum mycotoxin test results not made available publically). To protect yourself, opt for brands without mold- and mycotoxin-produced coffee; many lab test their coffee regularly while other don’t share these results publicly.

Mycotoxin-free brands use various techniques to produce coffee that is free from mycotoxins, such as growing their beans at higher altitudes in controlled conditions and employing the nontoxic Swiss Water Process for decaffeination. In addition, they prioritize organic farming practices and fair trade agreements.

Check for certifications that promote sustainability, such as USDA Organic, Rainforest Alliance and Bird Friendly. Select coffee from single origin farms; wet processing is gentler on beans than dry processing; additionally choose nitrogen-flushed bags to maintain freshness while killing mold spores – this prevents spoilage and decreases mycotoxins risk.

Brewing

High heat and humidity during the brewing process can increase mold growth in coffee. To combat this, it’s wise to brew your java at home in an airtight glass or ceramic mug instead of plastic ones for optimal results – this reduces risk from harmful chemicals like BPA and phthalates being leached into your beverage, plus use filtered water instead to minimize chlorine and heavy metal contamination.

Prioritize organic and third-party tested mold free coffee when possible, to ensure no pesticides were used on the beans and mycotoxins have been eradicated from your product.

Some specialty coffee brands go above and beyond by creating personal relationships with their growers, supporting sustainable agriculture practices, and producing coffee that typically scores an 80+ on cupping scale and is considered “mold free”.

As a general guideline, when choosing mold tested coffee it should be certified organic, shade grown and low acid with small batches production to ensure quality control. Also important is your brew method choice since this can have an impactful mycotoxin level effect; both V60 and Chemex drip brewing methods offer different flow rates and provide different degrees of control over time and technique during brew times.

For optimal mold-free coffee, look for options decaffeinated using the Swiss Water Process, a nontoxic way of extracting caffeine without using chemicals like methylene chloride or ethyl acetate that could leave behind residues and alter flavor profiles and mycotoxin levels.

Cleaning

A great way to ensure mold-free coffee is purchasing whole beans lab-tested for mycotoxins and mold, such as organic pesticide-free beans that have been regeneratively grown at higher altitudes for an drier climate. You could also add food-grade desiccant packs into your storage container to absorb excess moisture and descolorized beans that exhibit discolorations, fuzzy growths or musty smells should be immediately discarded to prevent contamination of other supplies. Try Equip Foods Clean Coffee (use code lilsippercoffee until August 24th to receive one free)! It has been thoroughly lab tested for mycotoxins and mold as well as being organic and fair trade with organic practices used.