Table 5. Comparison of sensory scores between non-fermented roasted coffee beans (NFC) and fermented roasted coffee beans (FC)

Sample Sensory parameters
Aroma Acidity Sweetness Body Balance Aftertaste Overall
NFC extract 5.60±0.971) 6.00±1.63 4.70±0.48 5.70±0.48 6.30±1.25 5.00±1.63 5.30±0.95
FC extract 7.10±0.88 6.10±0.88 7.00±0.82 7.40±0.97 6.60±1.26 7.30±0.95 7.30±0.48
t(p) −3.638(0.002)** −0.171(0.866) −7.667(0.000)*** −4.977(0.000)*** −0.533(0.600) −3.851(0.001)** −5.941(0.000)***
Data are expressed as the mean±SD (n=3).
p<0.01.
p<0.001.