Characterization of odor-active compounds in moso bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens Mazel) leaf via gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry, one- and two-dimensional gas chromatography-olfactory-mass spectrometry, and electronic nose

The leaf of moso bamboo ( Phyllostachys pubescens Mazel ) is rich in odorant compounds, which is important natural materials for the production of flavor. It also contains phenolic acids, amino acids and peptides, which is a potential source of natural bioactive compounds. The study of odor-active compounds in bamboo leaves can provide a basis for the discovery of natural flavor. The leaf, stem, and powder of moso bamboo were analyzed by gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS). Main odor-active compounds in moso bamboo leaf were analyzed and characterized by (1) a gas chromatography olfactory mass spectrometry (GC-O-MS), (2) two-dimensional gas chromatography olfactory mass spectrometry (GC × GC-O-MS) and (3) electronic nose (E-nose). Based on aroma extract dilution analysis (AEDA), 13 key odor-active compounds with high flavor dilution (FD) factor (≥27), including 3-methyl-1-butanol, ( E )-2-hexenal, ethyl hexanoate, ( Z )-4-heptenenal, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, octanal, ethyl ( Z )-3-hexenoate, 1-hexanol, ( Z )-3-hexen-1-ol, ( E, E )-2,4-heptadienal, ( Z )-2-hexen-1-ol, 1-octen-3-ol and benzaldehyde, were further analyzed. The compounds detected by the above four methods were ( E )-2-hexenal, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, octanal, ( E, E )-2,4-heptadienal, 1-octen-3-ol and benzaldehyde, and all of which were the main and potential odorants of moso bamboo leaf.