To the best of our knowledge, no previous studies have investigated
the use of aromatic yeasts as starter cultures during the fermentation
step of wet coffee processing and what impact such yeasts might have
on coffee beverage flavor. Here we report an experimental approach
to target identification and selection of indigenous coffee yeasts and
their potential use as starter cultures with the aim of improving the flavor
of coffee beverage processed by wet method. The on-farm implementation
of these novel starter cultures is part of a patented process
developed in our laboratory