[citizenpaul]

>a bit stiff in the joints

I found out that I am sometimes allergic to citric acid, which turns out is made from mold. If I have more than one citrus flavor drink I get sore joints. Theoretically the mold is filtered in the final product but I suspect this is not always done well. I just avoid it now but dang its in everything.

Coffee supposedly has trace mold on it could be a similar problem.

[postpawl]

Mold that survives a 450 degree Fahrenheit (232 celcius) roasting process?

[citizenpaul]

You are assuming the process is always done with no cross contamination or commingling in shared space after this process is done. Considering most coffee is processed in poor countries do you think they are vigilant about maintaining and absorbing the cost of doing it 100% of the time?

Same as the citric acid problem I have. Supposedly it is filtered but turns out that is not always the case often enough that I find it is better to just avoid it altogether rather than feel bad all day.