The Value of Infrared Roasting
While coffee has been around for centuries, it wasn’t until the 1800’s, when industrial sized roasters made their presence known and the act of buying roasted coffee began.
Since the 1800’s, roasting equipment and techniques have evolved and facilitate the expansion of coffee consumption around the world. Two of the most popular roasting techniques currently are conventional and infrared roasting.
At California Coffee Authority we support infrared roasting for it’s craftsmanship, and refined process of developing a consistent, less acidic and burnt-free flavor, while helping mitigate the formation of Acrylamides. According to the National Cancer Institute, Acrylamides were reported to be found in food products that have been heated in high temperatures above 120 degrees Celsius and may cause higher risk for several types of cancer.