Table 1.
Proximate chemical composition (% in dry matter) content in light, medium, and dark coffee.
| Degree | Light coffee | Medium coffee | Dark coffee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture content % | 4.80 ± 0.24a | 4.30 ± 0.17b | 3.89 ± 0.28c |
| Ether extract % | 10.39 ± 0.30b | 10.47 ± 0.19b | 10.65 ± 0.22a |
| Crude protein % | 13.05 ± 0.14a | 12.36 ± 0.24ab | 11.10 ± 0.06b |
| Crude fiber % | 24.24 ± 0.47b | 28.31 ± 0.31a | 28.40 ± 0.42a |
| Ash content % | 3.95 ± 0.26b | 3.89 ± 0.08b | 4.10 ± 0.17a |
| Nitrogen free extract (NFE) % | 48.37 | 44.97 | 45.76 |
Results are presented as mean ± SD (n = 3). Values followed by the different letters in rows are significantly different at (p < 0.05).