All types of coffee, including roast and ground coffee, contain small amounts of furan in levels that are not a concern. Furan is an organic compound that is formed naturally in foods during heating or cooking. It’s naturally present in a wide variety of foods and beverages such as grilled vegetables, baked bread, grilled chicken, canned and jarred foods, and all types of coffee.
Furan is generated in coffee during the roasting process, which is a key step in coffee manufacturing, as roasting develops the typical taste and aroma of coffee.
The consumption of coffee, regardless of how it is prepared, is considered safe by all food safety authorities. Regulatory bodies, including the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA 4104, 2015), have made no recommendations about the maximum levels of furan in dietary intake
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