Coffee bean extract with increased chlorogenic acid lactones and process for producing the same

摘要

[Problem] To provide a production method for a coffee bean extract that contains an increased amount of chlorogenic acid lactone and that is for imparting a crisp and refreshing bitter flavor to a coffee-flavored foodstuff such as a coffee drink, and to provide a coffee bean extract that is obtained by said production method. [Solution] The present invention includes: (a) a step for performing an extraction on coffee beans in an aqueous solvent and obtaining a coffee bean extract liquid concentrate that is 50 °Bx or more or obtaining a coffee bean extract liquid dried material that has 1-10 mass% water content; and (b) a step for using a heating means to dehydrate and heat the concentrate or the dried material obtained in the previous step at 150℃-400℃ for 1-60 minutes. [Drawing] None.