Is dark roast coffee more acidic?

Is dark roast coffee more acidic?

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  1. The color of the roast can heavily influence the coffee’s acidity. As a rule, dark roasts tend to be much less acidic than lighter ones. Also, drying the beans whole, especially while still in the pulp helps to minimize acidity. Arabica beans contain considerably less acid than Robusta beans.

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  2. You may find contradictory answers, but logically, dark roast is less acidic, but, more likely to cause digestive problems.
    A good dark roast requires precision in roasting, most companies that would like to cut corners will do dark roast, because it is easier to get them all black, little they know, it’s not that simple, if you roast the coffee beans too dark, you may risk getting nothing but a burnt beans or charcoal.
    Most experienced roasters will go with medium roast, balanced flavor, a little difficult, but safe on your stomach.
    Personally, I always order medium roast and never had any problem.

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  3. Is dark roast coffee more acidic?
    Yes. In its strongest cup the difference in acidity is accentuated. The lighter roasts acidity is neutralize with fat, i.e. milk or cream.
    Lighter roasts tend to have a greater taste profile, which is lessened when roasted more, but less acidic.

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