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Prediction of Cupping Quality from Organic Acids and Sugars in ...

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<strong>Organic</strong> Acid Effects<br />

Compare organic acid content <strong>of</strong> c<strong>of</strong>fee <strong>from</strong> various varieties <strong>and</strong><br />

locations <strong>and</strong> attempt to correlate with organolepic properties as<br />

determ<strong>in</strong>ed by tra<strong>in</strong>ed cupp<strong>in</strong>g panel <strong>from</strong> UH.<br />

Organoleptic Properties <strong>of</strong> <strong>Organic</strong> acids <strong>in</strong> C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />

Acid Organoleptic Properties<br />

Formic Rounded. Some brightness on first <strong>of</strong> tongue. Positive effect.<br />

Acetic Bright sweet lime<br />

Lactic Initially bright, but fades quickly<br />

Phosphoric Adds brightness, acidity. Masks bitter attributes.<br />

Pyruvic Positive effect. Very Moderate. Not an acidic flavor.<br />

Mild lime, grape fruit<br />

Oxalic Turpeny<br />

Malic Bright, sweet, orange.<br />

Tartaric V<strong>in</strong>egar, fruity ferment. Not sweet, more sour.<br />

Citric Ferment, sour, fruity ferment, Round edge.<br />

Acidic but not overbear<strong>in</strong>g. Apple like.<br />

Qu<strong>in</strong>ic Bitter, dull. When added with acid, sweeter.

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