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Jamus
Lv 5
Jamus asked in Food & DrinkNon-Alcoholic Drinks · 7 years ago

Does whole bean coffee go stale quickly when stored in food store barrels ?

In North Carolina a food store chain named the Fresh Market has an attractive display of whole bean coffees ,stored in wooden barrels with a plastic lid on top.

Initially is seemed appealing ,then I asked myself ,how long have these beans been in this barrel ,then every time the lid is opened fresh air gets in .

What are your thoughts? I decided to purchase whole beans prepackaged.

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  • Katie
    Lv 4
    7 years ago
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    Coffee is like pepper, it loses it's flavor after its ground.

  • 7 years ago

    If the whole bean coffee is stored bulk style, it should include a roasting date. That way you can tell whether its fresh or stale.

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