Particle size and variety of coffee used as variables in mitigation of furan and 2-methylfuran content in espresso coffee.

In this study, the concentration of furan and 2-methylfuran in espresso coffee (EC) obtained from Arabica and Robusta coffee varieties was determined as a function of specific particle size. The particle size and coffee variety significantly influenced the level of furan and 2-methylfuran. In Arabica variety, furan and 2-methylfuran level increased with increasing particle size.

Processing effects on acrylamide content in roasted coffee production.

Acrylamide is a toxic compound that develops during the roasting process of coffee beans. According to literature, the levels of acrylamide in coffee vary with the percentage of Robusta type in the mix and with the time-temperature parameters during the roasting process. Therefore, this study aimed to find the best roasting conditions in order to mitigate acrylamide formation.

Espresso coffee design based on non-monotonic granulometric distribution of aromatic profile.

Coffee beverages may be obtained using several extraction methods, among which espresso coffee (EC) represents now a worldwide adopted system. Recent advances in coffee grinding equipment allow today to achieve a detailed control of granulometric distribution, and the grinding process is an essential step of coffee production cycle both for the aromatic profile composition and for the chemical properties of the beverage (Severini, 2015). The comminution process consists of the breaking down particles into smaller fragments; as well-known, its main objective is to increase the overall particle surface area exposed to water leading to a more efficient extraction of soluble substances (Illy, 2005a).