“…Roasting is a very complex process during which countless chemical reactions occur (e.g., Maillard and Strecker reactions, followed by epimerization, decarboxylation, lactonization, and dehydration), which fundamentally change the chemical composition of the coffee beans (e.g., an alteration in the concentration of specific molecules and/or a formation of new and absolutely different ones), and thus also the taste, texture, and aroma of the coffee cup [ 3 , 11 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 ]. The Maillard reaction, i.e., the reaction between reducing sugars and free amino acids or peptides occurring at high temperatures, gives rise to an important class of brown polymeric compounds called melanoidins, which contribute to the typical colour, characteristic aroma, and pleasant bitterness of coffee beans [ 46 , 53 , 54 ]. Thermal decomposition of carbohydrates also leads to the formation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), which is an indicator of coffee deterioration caused by excessive roasting time and/or temperature or long storage of coffee [ 18 , 55 ].…”