Can I Take Inflated Coffee Bean Bag on Plane?

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Inflated coffee bean bags can potentially burst during air travel due to gas buildup from biochemical reactions in the beans. The bag's strength plays a crucial role; while it may not withstand the pressure, any rupture is likely to be gentle. Maintaining a tight seal is beneficial for preserving coffee flavor, but caution is advised when transporting such bags on planes.

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Recently I bought a bag of coffee beans from abroad on a plane, now the bag is very inflated. I want to take the bag on a plane again, would it burst?
 
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garytse86 said:
Recently I bought a bag of coffee beans from abroad on a plane, now the bag is very inflated. I want to take the bag on a plane again, would it burst?

It may burst because of the gas created from biochemical reactions occurring in the beans. But the bag must not be so strong so the bust (if it happens) should be quite gentle.
 
It is good that your bag is tight to keep in the coffee flavour, however typically a "http://www.sweetmarias.com/goldfoilbag.14-16oz.jpg ; The rate at which gases diffuse is inversely proportional to the square root of its density.
 
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