Coffee in capsules contains more furan than the rest
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 09:00
in Health & Medicine
Coffee made in espresso makers, above all that made from capsules, contains more furan -- a toxic, carcinogenic compound -- than that made in traditional drip coffee makers, although the levels are still within safe health limits. These are the conclusions of a study carried out by researchers from the University of Barcelona (Spain).