Deng Jie,Zheng Jia,Li Xing,Huang Dan,Ye Guangbin,Luo Huibo
Qu -aroma is a critical quality indicator for medium–high temperature Daqu (MT- Daqu ). Due to the differences in regional and environmental conditions, these differences are likely to cause variations in the Qu -aroma of MT- Daqu . Despite this, comprehensive research on the variations in Qu -aroma across different regions has been lacking. This study aims to address this gap to analyze the differences in Qu -aroma characteristics of MT- Daqu from seven distinct production areas. Sensory analysis identified seven broad aroma categories and 25 specific aromas characterizing the Qu -aroma of MT- Daqu samples. Chen aroma and roasted aroma were notably more prevalent in MT- Daqu samples from Sichuan compared to those from other regions ( P < 0.05 ). In total, 123 volatile compounds were detected in MT- Daqu , with 42 classified as aroma-active compounds. Among these, 21 aroma-active compounds were identified as markers distinguishing Sichuan MT- Daqu from those produced in non-Sichuan regions, showing significant differences in their concentrations ( P < 0.05 ). Additionally, six major aroma-active compounds were found to significantly contribute to the aroma differences between Sichuan and non-Sichuan MT- Daqu . This study delineates the distinct Qu -aroma characteristics of MT- Daqu from various SAB production areas. The insights gained from this research offer valuable guidance for optimizing flavor profiles in MT- Daqu production. Graphical
The aim of the study was to compare the extraction efficiency of headspace and solvent extraction methods on watermelon juice flavor. Solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and solvent-assisted flavor evaporation (SAFE) techniques were employed to extract the volatiles from watermelon juice. Aroma compounds were separated and analyzed through gas chromatography-olfactometry-mass spectrometry (GC-MS/O) equipped with DB-5 and DB-Wax capillary columns. Forty-seven compounds were identified by SPME (30) and SAFE (28). These compounds included 7 aldehydes, 10 olefinic aldehydes, 14 alcohols, 7 sulfur compounds, 5 ketones, and 4 miscellaneous compounds. SPME extracted the saturated aldehydes, olefinic aldehydes, alcohols, and ketones effectively, whereas SAFE exerted better efficiency to extract sulfur compounds. ( Z,Z )-3,6-Nonadienal, ( Z )-6-nonen-1-ol, ( E )-2-hexenal, ( E )-2-nonenal, hexanal, nonanal, ( Z )-3-nonen-1-ol, and ( E )-2-octenal were identified as the key aroma compounds through odor activity value (OAV) and aroma extract dilution analysis (AEDA). Also, the aroma compounds can be extracted comprehensively by the combination of both SPME and SAFE techniques.