Which part of the plant Coffea arabica is processed to produce the coffee beans used in the beverage industry?
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Correct answer: Roasted seeds
Coffee beans are actually the seeds of the coffee cherry fruit. After the fruit pulp is removed, the seeds are fermented, dried, and roasted to develop their characteristic flavor.
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