There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
MALTINE
Malt"in, Malt"ine, n. (Physiol. Chem.)
Definition: The fermentative principle of malt; malt diastase; also, a name given to various medicinal preparations made from or containing malt.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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