Mold Free Coffee & Mycotoxin Free Coffee: What You Need to Know

When most people enjoy their morning cup of coffee, they rarely think about what might be hidden inside the beans. Unfortunately, coffee is one of the crops most susceptible to mold growth and the formation of mycotoxins, harmful byproducts that can survive even after beans are roasted. That is why understanding what is in your coffee and demanding proof of purity is critical.

At Truista Coffee, we built our mission around solving these hidden dangers, creating a coffee unlike anything else in the world.

What Kinds of Molds Are Found in Coffee?

Coffee beans, like many agricultural products, are vulnerable to mold growth during harvesting, drying, transport, and storage. The most common molds found in coffee include:

• Aspergillus species: Producers of aflatoxins, among the most toxic mycotoxins known.
• Penicillium species: Often linked to ochratoxin A, a dangerous mycotoxin associated with kidney and immune system stress.
• Fusarium species: Found in soil and linked to additional fungal toxins that can contaminate crops.

These molds thrive in warm, humid environments, especially when beans are stored with excess moisture. Once present, they can release toxins that are invisible, odorless, and tasteless, making them impossible to detect without laboratory testing.

Why Roasting Does Not Eliminate Mold and Mycotoxins

Many assume roasting coffee beans is enough to eliminate mold or mycotoxins. While roasting can kill live mold spores, the toxins they produce are heat stable. That means mycotoxins survive the roasting process and can end up in your brewed cup.

This is why simply choosing “fresh roasted” coffee is not enough. If the beans were not handled properly from farm to roaster, the risk of contamination remains.

The Importance of Certificates of Analysis (COAs)

The only way to know your coffee is truly mold free and mycotoxin free is through independent third-party laboratory testing. Every legitimate specialty coffee brand should be able to show you a Certificate of Analysis (COA) verifying their beans are clean.

At Truista Coffee, we test every single batch and publish the results on our website. Each bag features a QR code that links directly to its lab report, so you never have to take our word for it. You see the science yourself.

This level of transparency is rare in the coffee industry but essential for protecting your health.

Beyond Mold: The Acrylamide Problem in Coffee

While mold and mycotoxins are serious concerns, there is another hidden danger in coffee that almost no one talks about: acrylamide.

• What is acrylamide? It is a chemical formed when coffee beans are roasted, part of the Maillard reaction that gives coffee its flavor.
• Why is it dangerous? Acrylamide is classified as a Group 2A probable human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
• The problem: Every coffee you drink contains acrylamide, until now.

Truista Coffee is the first in the world to achieve undetectable levels of acrylamide in a brewed cup. Our proprietary process not only reduces mold and mycotoxins but also addresses acrylamide at its source, giving you a cleaner and safer coffee than any other brand.

Farm to Roaster Integrity

The key to truly safe and healthy coffee is more than just testing. It is about building a rigorous process from farm to roaster:

1. Direct sourcing from origin with farms committed to organic and sustainable practices. No middleman and not a private label.
2. Moisture control so beans are dried and stored properly to prevent mold growth.
3. Rigorous lab testing to screen for mold, mycotoxins, and acrylamide.
4. Proprietary roasting innovations to reduce harmful compounds while preserving antioxidants.

At Truista, this process not only prevents contamination but actually enhances the natural antioxidants in coffee, meaning you get a cleaner, healthier, and better tasting brew.

The Future of Clean Coffee

Coffee should energize and inspire, not expose you to hidden contaminants. By demanding mold free coffee and mycotoxin free coffee verified by lab results, you are protecting your health and raising the standard for the entire industry.

With Truista Coffee, you do not just drink another cup. You experience the cleanest bean the world has seen.