2025.05.27
Did you ever think that a popular drink, with about 2 billion cups consumed daily worldwide, could be the third source of your exposure to a toxin called ochratoxin A?
The presence of this toxin was first reported in coffee about 48 years ago!
Ochratoxin remains in the blood for a long time after entering the body and inflicts damages to the kidneys.
This fungal toxin can be carcinogenic and, in pregnant women, can cause birth defects and fetal death after crossing the placenta, and can cause infertility in men!
Coffee is very often imported from countries such as India and Indonesia, which are tropical regions prone to contamination with this toxin, and if it enters the market without the supervision of relevant organizations, it could be dangerous!
Unfortunately, some profiteers sell expired coffee by changing the date on the packaging.
If you drink coffee every day, be careful to buy it from reputable shops.
As a standard, store the coffee package in a cool, dry place and close the package tightly because coffee is a moisture absorbent.