Does the fermentation of coffee beans during the instant coffee manufacturing process make drinking it prohibited?
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The fundamental principle regarding food and drink is that they are permissible. Fermenting coffee beans does not affect the lawfulness of drinking coffee, as long as it does not intoxicate or cause harm.
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