Trader Joe's Low Acid Coffee — The Full Story

Trader Joe's Low Acid Coffee — The Full Story
Trader Joe's Low Acid Coffee — The Full Story

Trader Joe's Low Acid Coffee — The Full Story: pH 5.44, Greater Than 50% Caffeine Reduction, Three Federal Lawsuits

Trader Joe's Low Acid Dark French Roast tested at pH 5.44 — below the 5.5 clinical threshold, classified as High Acid. Independent testing also revealed a greater than 50% reduction in caffeine compared to regular coffee, with zero label disclosure. Three federal lawsuits followed. This is the complete record.

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