Is coffee powder the same as instant coffee?
Thereof, is instant coffee the same as freeze dried coffee?
The instant coffee powder is created through spray drying while the instant coffee crystals are created through freeze drying. Freeze dried coffee can have higher quality and better taste due to the flavor preserving process, while instant coffee powder can taste more burnt.
Beside above, can I use ground coffee as instant coffee?
Instant coffee is coffee that has been brewed, dried and then frozen. To make coffee using instant coffee you just need to add water to it and stir. If you try to use ground coffee like you would with ground coffee then it will likely result in the coffee tasting grainy.
Acrylamide is a potentially harmful chemical that forms when coffee beans are roasted ( 20 ). Interestingly, instant coffee may contain up to twice as much acrylamide as fresh, roasted coffee ( 20 , 22 ). Overexposure to acrylamide may damage the nervous system and increase the risk of cancer ( 23 , 24 , 25 ).