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What is Honey Processed Coffee?

You hear all sorts of curiosities about coffee – “cat coffee” (Kopi Luwak) is just one of them. have you ever heard of honey processed coffee? That not only sounds delicious, but it is!

coffee with honey? Not quite!

There are different methods of drying in green coffee processing. In this article, we will focus on the special “honey processed” process. The name suggests that honey is being used or that a honey aroma is to be created, but this is not the case.

The honey-processed method was first used in Costa Rica in 2003 at the suggestion of a Japanese coffee importer who was visiting the country. This was due to inquiries from the Italian coffee specialist illy and the coffee company

The Japanese idea for creating new flavors was to only partially wash the coffee cherry, which removes the skin but leaves the soft, sticky pulp attached to the bean. Because this almost feels like honey, the term “honey processed” came about – so real honey was not involved.

The new process significantly improved the potential of Costa Rican coffee, giving it more body and flavor with a much more pleasant acidity.

Depending on the drying time and technique, a distinction is made between the three stages of “honey processed” coffee, which has the richest body in terms of taste and is particularly spicy. Because this method of production is the most time- and labor-intensive, black coffee is also the most expensive honey-processed coffee.

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Processed Cheese: Why You Should Avoid It

Processed cheese is a popular ingredient in ready meals. However, it is contaminated with chemicals and unhealthy. We explain to you what makes processed cheese so problematic and why you should better avoid it.

Processed cheese from the chemistry lab

The food industry has all sorts of tricks ready to adapt our food to its intended use. A processed cheese is made in such a way that it is nice and soft and melts and flows quickly when heated. Many cheeses are also artificially colored to whet the appetite. Processed cheese no longer has much in common with natural cheese in terms of appearance. A look at the list of ingredients confirms this: Processed cheese is an unhealthy chemical club.

Processed cheese preparations contain large amounts of artificial phosphates. They are often used in the food industry: for example, they are added to cola to preserve the colour. Another example is coffee creamer, which thanks to the addition of artificial phosphates flows nicely and does not stick.

Natural vs. artificial phosphates

Phosphates are not fundamentally bad: Natural phosphates are even important for the human organism and are contained in many natural foods. Phosphates are minerals that are important for teeth and bones. According to the NDR, around half of this goes into the blood when it is absorbed, while the other half is excreted undigested.

This is different with artificially obtained phosphates: since they are soluble, almost all of them get into the bloodstream. They must be washed out by the kidneys and excreted through the urine. With too much phosphate, however, the kidneys are overwhelmed in the long run and can no longer filter out the substance sufficiently. If there is too much phosphate in the blood, it is harmful to health:
Phosphate has a negative effect on the inner walls of the vessels and thus increases the risk of strokes or heart attacks.
It breaks down muscle.
The consequences can also be seen visually: the skin ages faster with high phosphate levels.

Processed cheese is unhealthy and harmful to the environment

So it’s best to avoid processed cheese and just enjoy natural cheese whose origin you know. Here you can also check organic quality and be sure that you are getting fresh, safe food. Natural cheese also melts when heated and tastes even better.

Another big disadvantage of processed cheese is the packaging waste: the processed cheese preparations come either as a cream in a plastic box – or as slices even individually wrapped in plastic.

Conclusion: Processed cheese is an unnecessary product that is harmful to your health and the environment.

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