Ground, instant coffee microbiology testing and regulated limits
Hello everyone ... I need help with identifying the most common microbiological testing conducted for ground coffee and instant coffee as RTE product as well as the regulatory limits for US market. I found some information on the web, but almost everything is related to Ochratoxin A and that is about all.
I appreciate your knowledge and experience!
Hello everyone ... I need help with identifying the most common microbiological testing conducted for ground coffee and instant coffee as RTE product as well as the regulatory limits for US market. I found some information on the web, but almost everything is related to Ochratoxin A and that is about all.
I appreciate your knowledge and experience!
Hi Loredana,
The most common micro-testing is usually revealed by the product specification / any regulatory factors. US regulatory no idea - who has jurisdiction ? FDA ?
Do you have a detailed product spec. already / can post ? (to save time looking for one :smile: )
Hi Loredana,
The most common micro-testing is usually revealed by the product specification / any regulatory factors. US regulatory no idea - who has jurisdiction ? FDA ?
Do you have a detailed product spec. already / can post ? (to save time looking for one :smile: )
Hi Loredana,
The most common micro-testing is usually revealed by the product specification / any regulatory factors. US regulatory no idea - who has jurisdiction ? FDA ?
Do you have a detailed product spec. already / can post ? (to save time looking for one :smile: )
Hello Charles,
The finished product is under FDA jurisdiction. Unfortunately I do not have a product specification that I can relate to or that can help guide me through the testing requirements or just industry practices. Hence, the regulation researched does not provide almost any answers. All I can find is in regards to green coffee; I took that in the account for pesticides residues and Ochratoxin A, but again there is no testing limit to relate to.
Hi Loredana,
Hi Lorendana,
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As you say, ochratoxin A is a popular hazard.
I can add a little bit, though not for USA –
(1) Indonesia (draft)
instant coffee
TPC - n = 5, c = 2, m = 10^3 cfu/g and M = 10^5 cfu/g
Mould - n = 5, c = 2, m = 10^2 cfu/g and M = 10^3 cfu/g
(2) Uganda standard
instant coffee
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There is also a “coffee thread” on this forum –
Hi Charles,
I appreciate the information you sent me. Actually it helps even if only as guideline. I found similar information from India, Sri Lanka ... I hoped that maybe some members from US can share their experience :)