Coffee is a distinctive drink made from roasted coffee beans inside the berries of the Coffea plant and it can be served either hot or cold.
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Bitter | Coffee is known for its bitter taste due to compounds like caffeine and chlorogenic acids. |
Astringency | Coffee can sometimes have a slightly astringent mouthfeel, especially with over-extraction. | |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Coffee beans contain various volatile compounds that contribute to its distinctive aroma when brewed. |
Color | Maillard Reaction | The roasting process of coffee beans leads to the Maillard reaction, giving coffee its characteristic brown color. |
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