Coffee production process-caffeine production process

Coffee production process-caffeine production process

Coffee bean roasting is a process in which raw beans are converted into sugars and acids by means of specific equipment at high temperature. in this process, substances such as cellulose will be carbonized to varying degrees, water and carbon dioxide will be volatilized, and the protein will be converted into enzymes, which combine with the rest of the fat to form an oil film on the surface of the coffee, and the coffee bean itself will expand by baking. Pores are created inside. Roasted coffee beans can produce special aromas and different flavors before they can be used to brew coffee.

1. Raw beans:

The raw coffee beans before stir-frying are only for the convenience of transshipment, without special packaging conditions, depending on the different production areas.

For economic and practical considerations, it is generally packed in 60 kg gunny bags and further processed after arriving at the destination. Of course, there will also be some different packaging, such as Jamaica Blue Mountain, which is packed in 70kg wooden barrels.

2. Cooked beans:

Roasted coffee beans are easy to oxidize with oxygen in the air, making the aroma volatilized, the oil quality deteriorated, and the smell of decay. How to maintain the aroma of coffee and prevent the deterioration caused by external temperature, humidity and light is the main task of coffee bean storage.

In addition, because coffee beans produce a considerable amount of carbon dioxide after roasting, and carbon dioxide also reduces the aroma of coffee, the packaging of cooked coffee beans should not only avoid contact with the air, but also try to remove carbon dioxide from coffee beans.

One-way valve packaging: a variety of sealed containers can be used. The roasted coffee is put into a special airtight container with an one-way valve, which can only remove the gas without inflow, ensuring the insulation of the coffee from the outside air and the timely discharge of carbon dioxide. There is no need for separate storage stage, but due to the outgassing process, there will be a certain loss of aroma. This method can avoid the formation of rotten smell, but can not prevent the loss of aroma.