Kopi Luwak proteolytic enzymes which break down the beans' proteins, yielding shorter peptides and more free amino acids. The proteins also undergo non-enzymatic Maillard browning reactions in the later roasting process. Moreover, while inside a civet the beans begin to germinate by malting which also lowers their bitterness. Marcone also conducted an analysis on the volatile compounds which are responsible for the coffee's flavour and aroma, showing that there are significant differences from regular coffee. He concluded that: According to Dr. Davila Cortes, the altered protein structure degrades the effectiveness of the coffee as a diuretic. Few objective assessments of taste are
What a Waste "Tracks of the Year" for 1978 by "NME". The song was omitted from "Do It Yourself" in keeping with Dury's then policy of not including singles on albums: the song was not available again until the compilation album "Jukebox Dury". The song can be found in abundance today, not only on Dury compilations but on various punk, new wave and rock albums. "What a Waste" is included as the final track on the Demon Records re-issue of "New Boots and Panties!!", and as the first track on the Edsel Records re-issue of "Do It Yourself". Live versions can be found