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Show Chemistry of Coffee Bean The actual knowledge of the chemistry of the coffee bean is fragmentary despite research work that has been carried on for centuries. cen-turies. .Climate, soil and cultivation cultiva-tion have a direct bearing on the chemical composition of the bean. It will vary not only by country but even by plantation. The character char-acter of the fertilizer used and the method of cultivation are both important factors. The various terms used in the industry to describe de-scribe the taste of coffees are somewhat inaccurate from a scientific- standpoint. The terms "acid" and "sweet" are examples. |