Water & Olfaction

Aromatics are perceived by the olfactory lobe at the top of the nasal passage. Two passageways lead to the olfactory lobe: the nostrils of the nose, referred to as the orthonasal channel; and a passage leading from the mouth and throat area, called the retronasal channel. The olfactory lobe itself has numerous cilia (small, hair-like […]

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Aromatic Components

Aromatic Components by Source Based on their source, aromatic components can be divided into three sets: Set One: Enzymatic By-Products (most volatile aromatics) This set contains aromatic compounds that are the result of enzyme reactions that occur in the coffee bean while it is a living organism. They are the most volatile set, and most […]

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