Endophytic Fungi

Talaromyces Funiculosus KQ2 Is Redefining Specialty Coffee Fermentation

Talaromyces Funiculosus KQ2 Is Redefining Specialty Coffee Fermentation

A specific fungus called Talaromyces funiculosus KQ2 can boost a coffee's sensory score and increase its sucrose content by over 17 percent. This microbial powerhouse engineers a distinctive vanilla-cinnamon aroma, potentially transforming how producers achieve specialty-grade quality.
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Native Fungi May Elevate Conventional Coffee to Specialty Status

Native Fungi May Elevate Conventional Coffee to Specialty Status

Native fungi living inside coffee cherries can act as internal processing plants to fundamentally transform their chemical makeup. By utilizing specific microbial strains, researchers have successfully boosted sucrose levels and introduced rich notes of vanilla and cinnamon.
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