The
aim of the present work was to focus exclusively on this peculiar
beverage, ascertaining the factors implicated in the acrylamide
extraction, contributing to a better knowledge of the exposure levels
of espresso consumers. The influence of coffee species and their
degree of roasting, together with the extractability achieved by different
percolation periods, are detailed. The acrylamide levels were
also evaluated in several commercial samples, decaffeinated and
servings included, and the values compared with those