Membranes
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2024
·Vol. 14
·期 5
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IF 3.3
Huilan Yin,Haoyu Zhang,Jiaoyang Cui,Qianlian Wu,Linlin Huang,Jiaoyue Qiu,Xin Zhang,Yanyu Xiang,Bo Li,Hongbo Liu,Zhishu Tang,Yue Zhang,Huaxu Zhu
This study used polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and heat-treated polyacrylonitrile (H-PAN) membranes to enrich nutmeg essential oils, which have more complex compositions compared with common oils. The oil rejection rate of the H-PAN membrane was higher than that of the PAN membrane for different oil concentrations of nutmeg essential oil-in-water emulsions. After heat treatment, the H-PAN membrane showed a smaller pore size, narrower pore size distribution, a rougher surface, higher hydrophilicity, and higher oleophobicity. According to the GC-MS results, the similarities of the essential oils enriched by the PAN and H-PAN membranes to those obtained by steam distillation (SD) were 0.988 and 0.990, respectively. In addition, these two membranes also exhibited higher essential oil rejection for Bupleuri Radix, Magnolia Officinalis Cortex, Caryophylli Flos, and Cinnamomi Cortex essential oil-in-water emulsions. This work could provide a reference for membrane technology for the non-destructive separation of oil with complex components from oil-in-water emulsions.
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Foods
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2025
·Vol. 14
·期 22
·3946
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IF 5.1
Zhi Wang,Yi Yang,Dongxue Zhang,Jiashu Li,Longsheng Zhang,Yan Zhao,Jinliang Zhao,Junling Zhang,Jikui Wu
Tilapia is a cornerstone species in global aquaculture, yet the impact of saline-alkaline adaptive breeding on its flavor-related volatile organic compounds (VOCs) remains unclear. Herein, we compared VOCs in freshwater-cultured tilapia (FW) and 7th-generation tilapia subjected to long-term selective breeding for saline-alkaline tolerance (SAWG7) using an electronic nose (E-nose), gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS), and headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS). The aim was to identify flavor differentiation and assess the effect of saline-alkaline acclimation. E-nose analysis revealed distinct odor profiles, with SAWG7showing higher sensor responses for aldehydes, ketones, and alcohols. GC-IMS detected 32 VOCs, highlighting significant increases in alcohols, aldehydes, and heterocyclics in SAWG7. GC-MS identified 43 VOCs, with orthogonal partial least-squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) confirming 18 discriminant compounds, including elevated ketones (2-undecanone), aldehydes ((E)-2-octenal), alcohols (2,7-Octadien-1-ol), and furans (2-ethyl-Furan) in SAWG7, linked to lipid oxidation under saline-alkaline stress. These findings demonstrate that long-term saline-alkaline breeding achieves a potentially more diverse VOC profile in tilapia by altering its volatile profiles. The study provides insights for optimizing aquaculture practices to improve product quality in marginal environments.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2026
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Wenshun Hu,Qizi Xu,Yaling Zhang,Chaojun Deng,Huijuan Wang,Weilin Wei,Jimou Jiang,Xiuping Chen,Faxing Chen,Shaoquan Zheng
Terpenoids and esters were the dominant volatiles in the mature longan fruits. • Characteristic aroma compounds were identified and validated with authentic standards. • Key compounds responsible for fresh-green, floral, and winy aromas were screened. Longan fruit is renowned for its sweet aromatic flavor and nutrition; however, the essence of its aroma formation remains unclear. This study employed three cultivars with distinct aroma profiles—‘Shixia’ (SX), ‘Lidongben’ (LDB), and ‘Xiangcui’ (XC)—for sensory evaluation and volatile profiling throughout fruit development. Terpenoids and esters rapidly accumulated and dominated during fruit expansion. Integrating multivariate analysis, odor activity value (OAV) and GC–olfactometry (GC–O), this study first identified 19 characteristic aroma compounds and elucidated their biosynthetic pathways. Seven key compounds defining aroma types were distinguished: ( E )-β-ocimene as a common background aroma contributed to fresh green scent of SX, linalool and methyl salicylate provided floral notes in LDB, while four ethyl esters imparted a winy aroma to XC. Molecular docking revealed spontaneous binding (−2.57 to −5.35 kcal/mol) of all key compounds to olfactory receptors. These findings clarify the chemical basis underlying aroma diversity in longan and support flavor quality improvement.
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Food Chemistry-X
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2025
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Haining Guan,Wenxiu Zhang,Yanli Tian,Siqi Leng,Shifa Zhao,Dengyong Liu,Xiaoqin Diao
The research utilized a combination of gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS), and E -nose to examine the impact of fat addition on the aroma profile of chicken white soup. The concentration of volatile flavor compounds in the white soup significantly increased with rising fat addition. A total of 105 volatile compounds were detected in the soup through GC–MS, and 72 by GC-IMS. Moreover, adding 2 % fat could effectively enhance the aroma of the chicken soup, and the soup exhibited the highest concentration of free amino acids (211.29 μg/mL) and nucleotides (27.55 mg/100 mL). However, the taste activity value of 5′-nucleotides was below 1, suggesting that fat addition had minimal impact on the umami taste of white soup. The study demonstrates that appropriate fat supplementation can enhance the aroma of chicken white soup and lays a theoretical groundwork for the advancement of premium-quality chicken white soup with rich aroma.
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MOLECULES
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2022
·Vol. 27
·期 14
·4393
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IF 4.927
Chao Li,Huiying Wan,Xinlong Wu,Jiaxin Yin,Limin Zhu,Hanjiang Chen,Xinbo Song,Lifeng Han,Wenzhi Yang,Heshui Yu,Zheng Li
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the main chemical components ofSchizonepetae Spica(SS), which have positive effects on the quality evaluation of SS. In this study, HS-SPME-GC-MS (headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) and HS-GC-IMS (headspace-gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry) were performed to characterize the VOCs of SS from six different regions. A total of 82 VOCs were identified. In addition, this work compared the suitability of two instruments to distinguish SS from different habitats. The regional classification using orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) shows that the HS-GC-IMS method can classify samples better than the HS-SPME-GC-MS. This study provided a reference method for identification of the SS from different origins.Keywords:volatile organic compounds;Schizonepetae Spica;HS-SPME-GC-MS;HS-GC-IMS;OPLS-DA
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Food Bioscience
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2025
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IF 5.9
Mengyi Liu,Yan Zhao,Yating Xiong,Zixuan Wu,Yucan Qin,Ying Xin,Haoxin Lv
Maize is highly susceptible to mildew during storage due to its rich nutrient content and hygroscopicity, posing significant risks to food safety and quality. This study employed gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS) for the non-destructive detection and early identification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in stored maize. Six key biomarkers-propan-1-ol, hexanal, propanal, nonanal, butan-2-one, and isobutanol-were identified as reliable indicators of initial mold development. By integrating VOCs fingerprinting with principal component analysis (PCA) and heatmap clustering, maize samples were categorized into four distinct stages of mold severity. Finally, the GC-IMS classification method was verified by traditional methods, which showed a high degree of consistency with the traditional storage quality parameters, including fatty acid value and total plate count. These results confirm that GC-IMS is an effective tool for the rapid, on-site monitoring of maize storage conditions, enabling timely interventions to reduce postharvest losses and strengthen food safety management.
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Toxics
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2023
·Vol. 11
·期 4
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Xiangqin Zheng,Yuexin Wei,Jiadong Chen,Xia Wang,Dinggang Li,Chengjun Yu,Yifan Hong,Lianju Shen,Chunlan Long,Guanghui Wei,Shengde Wu
Difenoconazole (DFZ) is a broad-spectrum triazole fungicide that is widely utilized in agriculture. Although DFZ has been demonstrated to induce reproductive toxicity in aquatic species, its toxic effects on the mammalian reproductive system have yet to be fully elucidated. In vivo, male mice were administered 0, 20 or 40 mg/kg/d of DFZ via oral gavage for 35 days. Consequently, DFZ significantly decreased testicular organ coefficient, sperm count and testosterone levels, augmented sperm malformation rates, and elicited histopathological alterations in testes. TUNEL assay showed increased apoptosis in testis. Western blotting results suggested abnormally high expression of the sperm meiosis-associated proteins STRA8 and SCP3. The concentrations of retinoic acid (RA), retinaldehyde (RE), and retinol (ROL) were increased in the testicular tissues of DFZ-treated groups. The mRNA expression level of genes implicated in RA synthesis significantly increased while genes involved in RA catabolism significantly decreased. In vitro, DFZ reduced cell viability and increased RA, RE, and ROL levels in GC-2 cells. Transcriptome analysis revealed a significant enrichment of numerous terms associated with the RA pathway and apoptosis. The qPCR experiment verified the transcriptome results. In conclusion, our results indicate that DFZ exposure can disrupt RA signaling pathway homeostasis, and induce testicular injury in mice testes.Keywords:difenoconazole;reproductive toxicity;testis;retinoic acid signaling;GC-2 cell;apoptosis
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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2024
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Su Xu,Dajuan Shi,Haijiang Chen,Fengwei Ma,Guangcan Tao,Lingshuai Meng,Dong Lin,Siyao Wu,Qiang Fei
Strawberries represent a significant economic crop, with various cultivars exhibiting notable differences in taste, aroma, and nutritional value. Consequently, the discrimination and characterization of different strawberry varieties to assess their quality have become pressing issues that require attention. This study evaluated the flavor characteristics of three strawberry varieties (HY, ZJ, BXGZ) through sensory evaluation, physicochemical analysis, E-nose, HS-SPME-GC–MS, and HS-GC-IMS. The results indicated that ZJ strawberries exhibited the highest levels of sweetness, whereas HY strawberries were the hardest. BXGZ strawberries displayed the highest concentrations of vitamin C, total phenols, and flavonoids. Additionally, 18, 30, and 33 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with odor activity values (OAV) greater than 1 were identified in HY, ZJ, and BXGZ strawberries, respectively. Based on the results from partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA), 3 physicochemical indicators, 18 VOCs detected using HS-SPME-GC–MS, and 26 VOCs detected using HS-GC-IMS were identified as potential biomarkers. These findings offer valuable insights into the flavor differences among strawberry varieties and establish a rapid analysis method for strawberry fruit aroma using GC-IMS.
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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2024
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Dongzhu Huang,Chenyi Sun,Yuhan Wu,Fangling Zheng,Qiqi Yang,Xinmeng Zhang,Qianying Dai,Xiaochun Wan,Qi Chen
This study aimed to investigate the effect of the combination of shaking and various anaerobic treatments on the aroma quality of gabaron oolong tea (GAOT) by chemical and sensory evaluation. The results showed that elevated anaerobic treatment harmed GAOT aroma, emphasizing undesirable attributes such as earthy, fatty, etc. A total of 85 volatiles were identified by gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS), and the relationship between aroma attributes and volatiles were revealed by PLS regression projection and correlation network. Hexanal and octanal at inappropriate concentrations were main causes to the earthy attribute, while nonanal exhibited a potential masking effect against unpleasant attributes. Addition experiments and σ-τ plot analysis verified these associations. Furthermore, observing dynamic patterns of content changes of these three aldehydes in fresh leaves prior to tea thermal processing, providing references for future process optimization. These results provide a new direction for enhancing the quality of GAOT.
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Processes
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2024
·Vol. 12
·期 7
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Li Ma,Jing Gao,Zhen Zhang,Xiaoyang Zhu,Bolin Chen,Yongzhong Chen,Senwen Deng,Zhigang Li,Xinzhi Chen
The drying process employed for camellia seeds has a significant impact on the quality of camellia seed oil (CO), but research on its influence on the flavor of CO is limited. This study investigated the effects of two typical drying processes, sun-drying and hot-air-drying, on the volatile composition of CO using Gas Chromatography-Ion Mobility Spectrometry (GC-IMS) technology. The results revealed that the CO obtained from hot-air-drying seeds exhibited a higher content of saturated fatty acids, while the levels of unsaturated fatty acids decreased. Additionally, the acid value and peroxide value of the CO obtained from hot-air-drying seeds were also elevated. GC-IMS analysis detected a total of 53 volatile compounds (including monomers and dimers) in the CO. Notably, aldehyde compounds exhibited the highest relative content (38.56–40.75%), followed by alcohols (32.14–38.01%), acids (4.86–14.58%), and esters (3.61–17.73%), while ketones exhibited relatively lower content (2.33–3.75%). The fingerprint profiles indicated that most of the flavor compounds exhibited differences in their content between the two samples. Specifically, the relative abundance of complex aldehyde and ester compounds was higher in the hot-air-dried sample compared to the sun-dried one, while the relative content of acid compounds decreased significantly. The relative odor activity value (ROAV) method identified hexanal as the most important key aroma component in both oil samples. The fingerprint profiles combined with principal component analysis (PCA) demonstrated that GC-IMS can effectively distinguish samples obtained from different drying treatments. Therefore, through the adjustment of drying methods, CO with various flavor characteristics can be obtained. This study provides valuable theoretical and technical references for CO production and flavor research.
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FOOD CONTROL
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2024
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Haoyue An,Zheng Lu,Zhaohui Wang,Muhammad Qamer Abbas,Zhenxia Du
Regenerated cellulose food packaging is increasingly widely used due to its renewable raw materials and excellent environmental performance. However, because its production process is complex, the safety of the regenerated cellulose food packaging needs to study carefully. In this study, we first collected the packages produced by traditional and new technology, and then HS-GC-MS was used to screen the volatile potential migrants in the package. Three food simulants were used for migration tests. The migrants from the regenerated cellulose food packaging during the contact with different foods were non-targeted screened and semi-quantitative by UPLC-QTOF-MS and GC-MS. The results show that 44 kinds of substances migrated to food simulants, and assessed their risk in conjunction with production processes. Glycerol or triethylene glycol as softeners, migrated in all three simulants and all types of packaging materials. Polyethylene glycol is detected in packaging materials with coatings, that come from adhesives. Allure red and its degradation products used for food coloring were detected in the transferable casing. The degradation product belongs to aromatic amine, which poses a high risk. Glycerol has the highest abundance among all migrants. By comparing the exposure and safety threshold values of migrants, it was found that polyethylene glycol and allure red pose health risks and should be paid more attention.
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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2025
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Zhiqiang Zheng,Weiwei Wu,Zhihui Wang,Peng Zhang,Bangxing Ma,Yan Huang,Weijiang Sun
Cocoa aroma is a pleasant and highly market-accepted aroma type in white tea, yet its underlying key aroma components remain unclear. In this study, sensory quantitative descriptive analysis (QDA), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O), molecular docking , and aroma addition tests were employed to elucidate the aroma characteristics and aroma profile of cocoa aroma white tea (CCWT), traditional white tea (WT) and cocoa beans (CC), and then construct a comprehensive aroma flavor wheel. It was observed that CCWT consists of a composite aroma dominated by Cocoa aroma, accompanied by flowery, sweet, and herbal aroma. Ten compounds were identified as key aroma constituents in CCWT, including linalool , nerol , and β-ionone. Notably, isovaleraldehyde , 2-methylbutyraldehyde, and phenylacetaldehyde were identified as the primary aroma components contributing to the cocoa aroma. Molecular docking results revealed that 3 key aroma components generate cocoa aroma through hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions with olfactory receptors , with binding energies of less than −4 kcal/mol. The addition tests indicated that isovaleraldehyde and 2-methylbutyraldehyde primarily contribute to the cocoa aroma in CCWT, while phenylacetaldehyde likely enhances this aroma through synergistic effects with other compounds. This research provides essential scientific support for enhancing white tea quality and guiding product development. A solid foundation has been established to facilitate sustainable growth of the broader tea industry.
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茶叶化学
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香气化学
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