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.
XANTHAMIDE
Xanth*am"ide, n. [Xanthic + amide.] (Chem.)
Definition: An amido derivative of xanthic acid obtained as a white crystalline substance, C2H5O.CS.NH2; -- called also xanthogen amide.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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