Coffee
Also listed as Ground Coffee, Coffee Beans, and Brewed Coffee.
Beverages
This is what the ingredient is.
Coffee is a drink from roasted coffee beans. Labels may say ground coffee or coffee beans.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is brewed as a beverage and used as a flavor in desserts and ice cream.
Here is what food agencies say.
Coffee is a conventional food under FDA labeling rules; some claims and contaminants are monitored.
Here is what research has found.
Ochratoxin and foreign-material controls appear in coffee enforcement topics; recalls are relatively uncommon.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Caffeine content varies. Store beans and grounds airtight.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026