Quantification of Caffeine and Chlorogenic Acid in Decaffeinated Arabica Coffee Beans Samples Using HPLC and Evaluation of the effect of Fermentation Time on their Levels: A Study on the Influence of Roasting and Dry Method

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Introduction: This study aimed to determine the concentrations of caffeine and chlorogenic acid (CGA) in decaffeinated Arabica coffee beans subjected to different pineapple fermentation durations. Methods: Arabica coffee beans were processed using three drying methods (honey, natural, and full wash) and five fermentation durations (12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 hours), employing 80% pineapple flesh as the fermentation medium. Results: As the fermentation time increased, caffeine levels decreased, while CGA levels rose, indicating the effectiveness of pineapple fermentation in decaffeinating coffee. Additionally, longer roasting times (50 minutes) resulted in lower caffeine content, but higher CGA levels compared to shorter roasting times (20 minutes). These findings suggest a potential process for producing decaffeinated coffee with higher CGA content. Conclusion: Overall, the pineapple fermentation method effectively reduced caffeine and increased the beneficial CGA compounds in Arabica coffee beans, offering an alternative approach to decaffeination. These results have significant implications for the development of nutritionally enhanced decaffeinated coffee products.

Keywords: Caffeine, Chlorogenic Acid, Coffee, Decaffeination, HPLC

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Rubiyanti, R., Hasbi, F., Cahyati, Y. and Mardiani, D. (2025) “Quantification of Caffeine and Chlorogenic Acid in Decaffeinated Arabica Coffee Beans Samples Using HPLC and Evaluation of the effect of Fermentation Time on their Levels: A Study on the Influence of Roasting and Dry Method”, International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research, 8(4), pp. 221-231. doi: https://doi.org/10.31632/ijalsr.2025.v08i04.016.