
Acid Citric – Definition in the Coffee Dictionary
Acid citric (AC) is a type of acid used. CA is a critical intermediary in plant metabolism, like many other living species. The citric acid in green coffee is responsible for a large amount of the total acidity and, as a result, the development of edge.
ACID CITRIC
CA peaks at light to medium roasts (Medium) and then rapidly decreases as the roast level increases. In the final stages of the roasting process, a typical medium roast will lose around half of …