| abstract |
The present invention provides a coffee extract rich in sweet aroma and having a good aftertaste. The following components (A) and (B): (A) 2-methylpyrazine, 2,5-dimethylpyrazine, 2,6-dimethylpyrazine, ethylpyrazine, 2-ethyl-5-methylpyrazine, 2-ethyl-6-methylpyrazine, 2-ethyl-3-methyl At least one pyrazine selected from pyrazine, 2-ethyl-3,5-dimethylpyrazine and 3,5-dimethyl-2-methylpyrazine, and (B) from guaiacol, 4-ethylguaiacol and 4-vinylguaiacol Containing at least one guaiacol selected, The coffee extract whose content mass ratio [(B) / (A)] of a component (A) and a component (B) is 0.6 or less. [Selection figure] None |