The umami research paper
Simonelli Group released the second paper in its Beyond the Cup scientific knowledge-sharing series, which is titled "What if Umami is More than a Taste?". This series aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the coffee community through authoritative and accessible content. The first chapter of this paper examines the mechanisms capable of generating and improving umami-related sensations. The research investigates how umami manifests in coffee by combining chemistry, sensory science, and post-harvest processing to offer fresh insights into the interpretation of coffee quality and the specific sensory experience of the consumer. This study explores how umami can contribute to creating a more complex and satisfying cup through the generation of umami-related sensations. It investigates the various factors that may influence how umami is perceived in coffee. The first chapter of this research is available as a free download on the Simonelli Group website. The Beyond the Cup initiative works to disseminate scientific knowledge to act as a catalyst for innovation and growth across the coffee value chain. It seeks to encourage meaningful dialogue between academia, coffee professionals, and industry stakeholders.
Science Driven Coffee Cup event
Simonelli Group hosts the inaugural Science Driven Coffee Cup on November 19-20 at its headquarters in Belforte del Chienti, Italy. This international conference brings together researchers, scientists, and leading experts from around the world to present their most recent work. Over the course of two days, the event provides new perspectives on various scientific topics. The program covers topics such as chemistry, neuroscience, consumer behavior, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies for the coffee industry. The conference aims to facilitate dialogue between the scientific community and the coffee industry to accelerate the translation of research into practical applications. By creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, the event strengthens the role of Simonelli Group as a facilitator of dialogue between science and the coffee sector. The mission of the Science Driven Coffee Cup matches the vision of Beyond the Cup, which seeks to make science more accessible and encourage the spread of knowledge within the industry. The program helps contribute to a more innovative, informed, and quality-driven coffee sector for the global coffee industry.
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