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  • Food Science
  • Microbiology
  • Agricultural Science

Background:

  • Coffee is a globally significant commodity, with postharvest processing directly impacting its quality and cost.
  • Coffee bean processing involves three primary methods: wet, dry, and semi-dry, all utilizing spontaneous fermentation.
  • Fermentation, driven by microorganisms like yeasts and lactic acid bacteria, removes mucilage and enhances coffee flavor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of coffee fermentation processes.
  • To explore the potential of controlled starter cultures in coffee processing.
  • To identify knowledge gaps and future research directions in coffee fermentation.

Main Methods:

  • This review synthesizes existing scientific literature on coffee postharvest processing and fermentation.
  • It examines the roles of microorganisms in spontaneous coffee fermentation.
  • The review discusses the emerging use of starter cultures, particularly yeast strains.

Main Results:

  • Spontaneous fermentation involves microbial degradation of mucilage and production of flavor compounds.
  • Starter cultures show potential for controlling fermentation and enhancing coffee quality.
  • Limited data exists on the impact of controlled starter cultures on field-level coffee fermentation and bean quality.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the ecology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of coffee fermentation is crucial.
  • Controlled starter cultures represent a promising but under-researched approach to coffee processing.
  • Further investigation is needed to enable the practical application of starter cultures in the coffee industry.