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Mycotoxin-Tested Coffee

Meaning

Mycotoxin-tested coffee refers to coffee products, typically whole beans or ground coffee, that have undergone specific laboratory analysis to detect and quantify the presence of mycotoxins. These naturally occurring toxic compounds are produced by certain fungi, such as Aspergillus and Penicillium species, and can contaminate agricultural commodities, including coffee beans, during various stages from cultivation to storage. The testing process aims to verify that levels of common mycotoxins, like ochratoxin A or aflatoxins, are either undetectable or fall below established safety thresholds, ensuring a product with reduced contaminant load.