Green beans in burlap bags

[seacliff dweller]

I just received some green beans that came in a burlap bag (without a plastic bag inside)and noticed the strong odor of the burlap bag in the beans. I think the odor has permeated the beans. Question: beans are usually transported in burlap bags, but why I don't smell the odor that came in plastic bags?

[cafeIKE]

I just received some green beans that came in a burlap bag (without a plastic bag inside)and noticed the strong odor of the burlap bag in the beans. I think the odor has permeated the beans. Question: beans are usually transported in burlap bags, but why I don't smell the odor that came in plastic bags?

Burlap comes in many grades, some not suitable for food use.

I once bought some burlap bags that reeked of kerosene. I could smell the odor before I opened the shipping box. Repeated washing and sun bleaching has failed to removed the odor. After more than two years of hanging, I can still smell the kerosene.

[seacliff dweller]

Burlap comes in many grades, some not suitable for food use.

I once bought some burlap bags that reeked of kerosene. I could smell the odor before I opened the shipping box. Repeated washing and sun bleaching has failed to removed the odor. After more than two years of hanging, I can still smell the kerosene.

Good point, I guess I am stuck with the batch. I even transferred the beans to a paper bag immediately after receiving the shipment and the smell still lingers.
Thanks

[cafeIKE]

I guess I am stuck with the batch.

Try contacting the vendor.
Any time I've contacted a green supplier regarding a problem, they have always made it right.

[seacliff dweller]

Try contacting the vendor.
Any time I've contacted a green supplier regarding a problem, they have always made it right.

okay, will try

[Fullsack]

I just received some green beans that came in a burlap bag (without a plastic bag inside)and noticed the strong odor of the burlap bag in the beans. I think the odor has permeated the beans. Question: beans are usually transported in burlap bags, but why I don't smell the odor that came in plastic bags?

Green beans get "baggy" when stored too long in burlap. Rebag the beans in cotton or plastic bags for extended storage. If you choose to store in plastic, make sure there is not a lot of moisture in the beans.

[another_jim]

In general, beans should not get baggy by just sitting in burlap bags. The usual cause is the beans getting moist while in burlap. If this happens, the smell will not roast out, instead, the brewed coffee will also taste of baggy.

[Fullsack]

Many, including me, claim to be allergic to burlap, I'd rebag.

[seacliff dweller]

In general, beans should not get baggy by just sitting in burlap bags. The usual cause is the beans getting moist while in burlap. If this happens, the smell will not roast out, instead, the brewed coffee will also taste of baggy.

Good point. I never had beans that the smell will not roast out. I think the problem is that the 10 pound burlap bags are new and I can even smell the burlap while in the drying cycle - 250 -300 degrees. Luckily I jave re bagged the beans in paper bags and the smell went away.
It is nice to have beans that arrive in brand new burlap bags, but from a practical and taste point of view, might not be desirable.

[seacliff dweller]

Many, including me, claim to be allergic to burlap, I'd rebag.

thanks, i did and luckily no residual smell/taste