10/14/2026
Packaging mattered more than we expected.
Canned coffee tested significantly higher for acrylamide and phthalates, while bagged coffee and pods generally showed lower levels.
The takeaway? Look beyond the label. Packaging can play a role in what ends up in your cup—and that’s why Clean Label Project® tests the finished product.
Want to know what’s really in your coffee? Visit cleanlabelproject.org to see our full findings and explore the products that earned a spot on the Clean Label Project® Clean Sixteen™.