摘要: With worldwide consumption of about 5 million tons in 2001 (USDA, 2002), coffee is one the most popular beverages world. The habitual consumer highly appreciates for their salubrious, desirable aroma and taste as well stimulating properties. Historically, has frequently been related to unhealthy behaviours, such smoking or a sedentary lifestyle. However, recent knowledge put into more positive light, date there growing evidence that moderate health benefits, among these vivo antioxidant chemopreventive effects.