Exploring trends and future perspectives in coffee terroir investigation
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Bibliometric analysis, Coffee origin, Geographical indication, ProspectsAbstract
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages, and its taste can be influenced by several factors, from cultivation to preparation. Studies in recent years have intensified the search for understanding how edaphoclimatic characteristics (climate, relief, temperature, and soil type) can influence the final product. Therefore, this study aimed to provide an overview of research trends on coffee terroir, evaluating the most important keywords, authors, countries, and institutions, and presents the basic, niche, motor, and declining themes of coffee terroir. The main trends related to coffee terroir have evolved significantly over the years, with studies being carried out on determining the geographical origin of coffee by means of statistical models associated with chemical characteristics, as well as a more specific assessment of the particularities of a coffee-producing micro-region, associating agricultural practices, microorganisms and chemical compounds present in the soil and fruit with the final characteristics of the beverages.
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