Genetics influence coffee bitterness perception, study finds, identifying new compounds in coffee.

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich found that genetics influence how bitter individuals find coffee. They identified new bitter compounds in roasted Arabica coffee, including mozambioside, which is 10 times more bitter than caffeine but breaks down during roasting. The study, published in Food Chemistry, showed that genetic tendencies affect how bitter people perceive coffee, offering insights into developing coffee varieties with tailored flavor profiles.

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