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The Wild West of Food Labeling — What Happens When There Is No Standard
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The Wild West of Food Labeling — What Happens When There Is No Standard

No federal standard defines "low acid coffee" — so anyone can print the claim. The NC A&T 2024 study found 6 of 7 self-described low-acid brands failed independent testing. Only Puroast (pH 5.82, UC Davis...
LACCSA — The Organization Standing Between You and a Label That Means Nothing
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LACCSA — The Organization Standing Between You and a Label That Means Nothing

LACCSA is the science-based standards body standing between consumers and a "low acid" label that means nothing. Learn what LACCSA certifies, why it matters, and why Puroast (pH 5.82, UC Davis & NC A&T verified)...
How Food Standards Are Born — A History Written in Scandal
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How Food Standards Are Born — A History Written in Scandal

Every great American food standard was born from scandal — milk, butter, orange juice, lactose-free milk. Low acid coffee is next. Learn the history and why Puroast and LACCSA are doing for low acid coffee...
What Is a Food Standard — And Why Should You Care?
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What Is a Food Standard — And Why Should You Care?

A food standard is a promise that what's written on the label is what's in the package. No federal standard for "low acid coffee" exists today. Learn what a food standard actually is, why it...