The Stability and Shelf Life of Coffee Products

Shelf life assessment of coffee derivatives is a complex task due to the wide number and heterogeneity of products belonging to this food category. For this reason, shelf-life assessment strategy must be carefully designed taking into account the peculiarity of the product. Shelf life testing of coffee derivatives will be discussed initially focusing on the main critical events affecting the stability of coffee products and factors controlling the deterioration rate. Shelf life assessment strategies will be then illustrated by considering the identification of the acceptability limit described by the proper indicator and methodologies for shelf life testing under actual and accelerated storage conditions.