The influence of peeling and type of drying on chemical and sensorial analysis of organic coffee

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2014-04

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Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos

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Organic coffee is characterized by being produced without the use of chemical products and by having a similar or superior quality in comparison to that of coffee produced by traditional methods. The production of organic coffee does not include the use of highly soluble nutrients, which makes consumers concerned with environmental issues and healthy eating habits realize its true value. This paper aims to analyze the influence of harvesting, peeling and drying on the quality of organic coffee, in order to present the best way of producing high quality coffee. Samples of organic coffee were harvested by both conventional and selective ways, and some were peeled. They were then dried on concrete patio and on suspended terraces. The beans were analyzed for potassium leaching, electrical conductivity, titratable acidity, and submitted to coffee cupping-test. The results obtained indicated that the selective harvesting of the peeled or unpeeled cherry coffee dried on concrete terrace is feasible for production of fine coffees. This type of processing effectively influenced the final quality of the organic coffee, thus being an alternative to improve the quality and market value of the product, especially for small producers, cooperatives, and associations of coffee producers.

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Parchment coffee, Postharvest, Beverages, Quality

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FERNANDES, M. F. C. et al. The influence of peeling and type of drying on chemical and sensorial analysis of organic coffee. Food Science and Technology, Campinas, v. 34, n. 2, p. 230-234, abr./jun. 2014.

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