depulped

Definition

The process of removing the outer skin and fleshy fruit pulp from coffee cherries to extract the seeds, or beans, inside.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'de-' (meaning 'off' or 'away') and 'pulpa' (the soft, fleshy part of a fruit), the term describes the mechanical removal of the fruit flesh.

In the news

The article mentions that farmers are receiving equipment, specifically depulpers, to process their coffee quickly and preserve its quality after harvest.

A cup of coffee, grown closer to home

The Daily Star

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