MOLECULES
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2025
·Vol. 30
·期 7
·1404
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IF 4.6
Qingling Xie,Hanwen Yuan,Shiqi Liu,Ling Liang,Jiangyi Luo,Mengyun Wang,Bin Li,Wei Wang
Forsythia suspensais a crucial plant resource due to its considerable edible and medicinal value. Its fruit, named Forsythiae Fructus (FF), has been widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). According to the fruit maturity stage, FF is categorized into GFF (green Forsythiae Fructus) and RFF (ripe Forsythiae Fructus). In this study, metabolomics based on UPLC-Q/Orbitrap MS and HS-GC-MS, combined with chemometric methods, was employed to differentiate GFF from RFF and identify potential differential metabolites. Additionally, the mid-level data fusion method was employed to integrate data from both techniques, and the performance of the OPLS-DA model (R2Y = 0.986, Q2= 0.974) surpassed that of the single HS-GC-MS technique (R2Y = 0.968, Q2= 0.930). Moreover, using the criteria of VIP > 1 andp-value < 0.05, 30 differential compounds were selected via mid-level data fusion, compared to the initial 61 differential compounds identified by single techniques, effectively reducing data noise and eliminating irrelevant variables. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of volatile and non-volatile compounds in FF, offering valuable insights into quality control and clinical differentiation between GFF and RFF. The findings highlight the potential use of multi-technology metabolomics in the quality control of TCM and offer new perspectives for future research on medicinal plants.
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中药学
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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2025
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IF 8
Sihui Guan,Fei Yang,Jinxiao Yao,Chaochao Liu,Rongqing Wang,Meiying Ruan,Zhuping Yao,Chenxu Liu,Hongjian Wan,Zhimiao Li,Ming Diao,Yuan Cheng
Cherry tomatoes are widely appreciated for their distinctive taste and aroma. To explore the impact of low temperatures on the quality and flavor of ripe red tomatoes, this study examined changes in the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in fruits stored at 4 °C and 25 °C using headspace-gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS). A flavor fingerprint was developed using topographic plots, identifying 75 VOCs predominantly associated with aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, esters, and other compounds such as acids, sulfides, and furans. During storage at 4 °C, the primary volatile compounds identified were 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, butanol, and 1-penten-3-ol. In contrast, at 25 °C, 2-hexenal, hexanal, and acetic acid were the predominant compounds. Notably, storage at 25 °C was more effective in preserving the C6 aldehydes, which are known for their fresh, green, fatty, fruity, and sweet aromas. Principal component analysis (PCA) and fingerprint similarity analysis (FSA) clearly differentiated the samples based on their storage temperature and duration, highlighting significant shifts in the flavor profile over time. Additionally, heat map clustering analysis supported the PCA results, further revealing differences and similarities among the samples. The study found that storage at 4 °C helped maintain the sensory quality, color, firmness, and soluble solids content (SSC) of the cherry tomatoes harvested at the red ripe stage. Significant correlations between fruit quality traits and certain VOCs suggest that key physicochemical indicators are closely tied to aroma compound dynamics during storage. However, the content of most VOCs decreased under refrigeration, indicating a reduction in flavor complexity at low temperatures. These findings contribute valuable insights into how storage conditions influence the flavor profile of cherry tomatoes and may guide optimization of postharvest storage protocols to balance quality retention and flavor preservation.
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JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING DATA
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2022
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IF 3.119
Shufen Wang,Xiaopeng Chen,Jiezhen Liang,Xiaojie Wei,Hairong Mo,Kaixi Deng,Linlin Wang
Investigating phase equilibrium on the terpenoid of the pine oleoresin system is of great importance for the usage relevant to the oleoresin. Herein, the binary and ternary isothermal vapor–liquid equilibrium (VLE) of α-pinene, longifolene, and abietic acid (three main components of oleoresin) at 313.15, 323.15, and 333.15 K were measured by headspace gas chromatography (HS-GC). There was no azeotropic behavior observed of α-pinene and longifolene. Abietic acid’s influence on separating α-pinene and longifolene was discussed. The relative volatilities of α-pinene and longifolene decrease in the presence of abietic acid, indicating a negative impact of abietic acid on their separation. The experimental data were correlated well with the nonrandom two-liquid, universal quasichemical, and Wilson models. The binary interaction parameters for each equation were also obtained, and the largest mean relative deviation of vapor-phase mole fraction and the largest absolute average deviation of pressure are 0.1975% and 0.0856 kPa, respectively.
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化工工程
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分析化学
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物理化学
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Food Analytical Methods
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2026
·Vol. 19
·期 2
·78
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IF 3
Zhang Xiaoyun,Xing Wenli,Zhang Wenwen,Bai Wanming,Ma Junyi,Zhang Ji,Kong Weibao
Volatile flavor compounds are key determinants of the sensory quality and consumer preference of olive oil, and their compositional profiles are significantly influenced by geographical origin. To elucidate the regional differences in volatile flavors, this study employed headspace-gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS) combined with chemometrics to analyze oil samples from three major Chinese producing regions—Gansu, Yunnan, and Sichuan—as well as representative imported origins. A total of 56 volatile compounds were identified, including aldehydes, esters, alcohols, ketones, and terpenes. Fingerprint analysis revealed that terpenes were present at specifically high levels in some samples from Gansu, whereas alcohols and esters were more abundant in specific Sichuan samples and among the imported oils. Principal component analysis (PCA) showed limited overall separation among the regions, whereas partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) effectively discriminated samples from different geographical origins and identified 15 potential marker compounds with variable importance in projection (VIP) scores > 1. This study demonstrates that HS-GC-IMS coupled with chemometrics is an effective approach for screening volatile markers indicative of geographical origin, providing a potential research direction and data support for the traceability of olive oil.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2026
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IF 9.8
Feifei Wang,LiFeng Liang,Haiqi Chen,Hao Yang,Shutong Liu,Zongcai Tu,Hui Wang
Durian is highly prized for its distinctive flavor, but cultivar-dependent price variations have driven economic adulteration. In this study, an integrated analytical platform combining GC–MS, GC-IMS, and chemometric modeling was employed to characterize volatile profiles across four durian cultivars (Monthong, Musang King, Sultan, and Medan). A total of 209 volatiles were detected, and cultivar-related flavor markers were identified: 11 for Monthong, 15 for Musang King, 9 for Sultan, and 5 for Medan. Key markers included 1-Octen-3-ol and alpha-lonone (Musang King), 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone (Monthong), 5-methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde (Sultan), and 2-decanone (Medan). Furthermore, the correlation between flavor compounds and potential biosynthetic precursors was analyzed. Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate exhibited strong associations with isoleucine (r 2 = 0.8) and (E, E)-2,4-heptadienal with linoleic acid (r 2 = 0.92), suggesting varietal aroma differences arise from distinct amino acid and fatty acid metabolism. Collectively, this study established an analytical framework for durian cultivar identification while providing preliminary mechanistic insights into flavor markers.
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Food Chemistry-X
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2026
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IF 9.2
Hanxiu Deng,Shuteng Huang,Ruyue Zhang,Shengqian Sun,Xia Wei,Zijian Wang,Zhibin Wang,Jiayu Zhang
A traditional Botanical-Infused Chinese Fortified Wine-Guogong (BCFW) has a complex formula and diverse chemical composition. In this study, chemical profiling of BCFW was performed using UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS in both full-scan and complementary modes. A chemical database of BCFW was constructed from 30 botanical ingredients, with compounds identified through diagnostic ions and fragmentation patterns and further verified using literature sources. Headspace gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS) was employed to profile volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in both BCFW and base wine, and chemometric analysis revealed batch-to-batch variations. A total of 658 compounds were identified, including 590 non-volatile and 68 volatile constituents. HS-GC-IMS fingerprints revealed generally consistent VOC profiles across batches, with notable differences observed in S1, S7, and S10. This comprehensive chemical characterization of BCFW provides a valuable reference for quality assessment and control.
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JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
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2025
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IF 4.6
Tongtong Yang,Bo Tang,Junyi Tang,Chenqi Xu,Yanlong Hong,Fei Wu,Xiao Lin
Pheretima products are widely used, but the stenchy odor is a constraint to their application. In this study, 86 and 673 volatile components (VOCs) were identified in Pheretima and its extracts using headspace gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS) and headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS), respectively. An increase in acid and amine contents after processing was found, which may explain the increased stenchy odor. Through orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA), 14 differential markers between aqueous and alcoholic extracts were screened, and 3-methylbutanal, pentanal, and trimethylamine were identified as the key differential odor components. Combined with relative odor activity value (ROAV) analysis, 10 key odor components were identified, including: 3-methylbutanal, 1-octen-3-ol, dimethyl trisulfide, (2 E ,6 Z )-nona-2,6-dienal, methyl mercaptan, guaiacol, isobutyraldehyde, 1,8-cineole, 2-pentylfuran, and pentanal. This study provides theoretical support for the optimization of the odor of Pheretima-containing products and promotes their application.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2021
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IF 7.514
Wensheng Yao,Yingxuan Cai,Dengyong Liu,Yu Chen,Jianrong Li,Mingcheng Zhang,Na Chen,Hao Zhang
In order to help the poultry industry to generate higher quality products, the headspace-gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS) technique was used to identify volatile substances formed during the processing of Dezhou braised chicken (DBC). A total of 37 volatile substances including aldehydes, alcohols, ketones, esters, terpenoids, furans and pyrazines were identified during DBC processing across seven sampling stages. The analyses identified 2-ethylhexanol as a key flavor chemical within the chicken carcasses, and found that ethyl acetate, 1-hexanol, 4-methyl-2-pentanone and 1-pentanol were mainly produced during the deep-frying stage of processing. Stewing with herbs and spices was found to be an important stage in the flavor impartation process. 2-Butanone, n -nonanal, heptanal and ethanol were positively related to processing stage 3, whereas processing stage 4 was characterized by ethyl propanoate, benzaldehyde, butyl acetate, 2-pentyl furan and 2-heptanone. The processing stages 5, 6 and 7 were not significantly different (P > 0.05) from each other.
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Journal of Chemistry
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2023
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IF 3
Jin Wang,Haiyu Zhang,Yanqi Sun,Chengming Zhang,Guozhi Tan,Bin Yi,Yuping Wu,Guanghui Kong,Xiong Wen,Jianhua Chen,Yiqin Wu,Jun Tang,Gaokun Zhao
In order to study the volatile and semivolatile components changes of cut tobacco in the drying process, the cut tobacco were determined by headspace-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (HS-GC/MS). Principal component analysis (PCA) and similarity analysis were used to analyze the HS-GC/MS results. Based on the similarity, the drying conditions and drying mechanism have been studied. The results showed that the increase in water content would reduce the dying rate, and if the temperature increased, the dying rate increased. The preliminary study on the drying kinetics of the drying process shows that Henderson and Pabis model appeared to be the most suitable for describing the drying process of cut tobacco, and the drying activation energy is 111.9 kJ.
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食品科学与工程
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MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
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2025
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Wenhui Lu,Liangliang Zhang,Zixuan Nie,Xian Wu
Fire investigation plays a crucial role in determining the origin and cause of fire incidents, thereby influencing subsequent criminal liability assessments. The collection and analysis of trace evidence play a significant role in evidence confirmation, case reconstruction, and advancing forensic science for solving fire-related cases. On-site combustion residues present significant challenges due to their complex sources, minute quantities, and compromised integrity, complicating trace evidence retrieval in public security operations. Combustion-derived odor traces offer potential sources for volatile-based evidence analysis. This study utilized Headspace Gas Chromatography-Ion Mobility Spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS) to comprehensively profile volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in paper-based combustion residues. Tree-based machine learning algorithms were integrated to identify key VOC markers, enabling rapid source apportionment of multi-category and low-concentration volatiles. A total of 51 different types of volatiles were qualitatively identified, along with the visualization of topological distribution and fingerprint. The Categorical Boosting (CatBoost) model was identified as optimal, achieving high accuracy (96.67 %), precision (96.51 %), recall (97.22 %), F1-score (96.72 %), and an AUC value of 100 %. The SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) framework was applied to interpret feature importance, enhancing model credibility and operational transparency. This study has demonstrated that integrating interpretable machine learning with HS-GC-IMS strategies can elucidate complex relationships between diverse on-site combustion residue sources and their characteristic VOC profiles. These findings are expected to provide a scientific foundation for fire case investigations, compensation claims, and liability assessments.
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LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2026
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IF 7.1
Xuemei Yang,Zihan Liu,Tingting Qi,Juanxia Yang,Jiawei Qi,Lei Xu,Cheng Liu
First dual-technique volatilomic analysis of pomegranate wine. • Triple-screening for key aroma compounds in pomegranate wine. • PLSR correlated volatiles with sensory attributes in pomegranate wine. • Data driven strategy bridging chemical analysis and industrial application. Key aroma-active compounds of pomegranate wine remain inadequately characterized. Herein, volatile profiles of twelve commercial pomegranate wines and one dry red wine were analyzed using complementary headspace solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS) and headspace gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS). 144 volatile compounds were identified and quantified. Through an integrated screening approach combining odor activity values (OAV >1), relative odor activity values (ROAV >1), and variable importance in projection (VIP >1), 21 key aroma-active compounds were determined. Esters such as ethyl hexanoate (OAV up to 11,122), ethyl octanoate (up to 23,920), and ethyl butanoate (up to 4626) dominated fruity and floral notes, while ( E )-2-hexenal and hexanal contributed green attributes. Blended pomegranate-grape wines exhibited enhanced ester profiles. Sample P3 (with ashberry) achieved the highest sensory score (87.91/100), which was attributed to high linalool (OAV = 3909) and ionone (OAV = 25,711). Partial least squares regression (PLSR) confirmed positive correlations between ethyl esters and fruity/floral notes. Based on these findings, a practical quality control strategy was proposed, including target OAV benchmarks and the recommended use of GC-IMS for rapid volatile screening. This study provides a flavor fingerprint and theoretical support for quality control and improvement of pomegranate wine.
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Foods
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2026
·Vol. 15
·期 17
·3031
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IF 6
Hui Zhao,Rui Wang,Zhiwei Feng,Tianxing Zhao,Hongying Guo,Yuhe Ren,Youde Ma,Rongbing Bi,Meiling Jin,Lili Cui
Headspace–gas chromatography–ion mobility spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS) combined with chemometrics was employed to track volatile aroma compounds during the nine-steaming and nine-drying process. A total of 84 volatile signals (including monomers, dimers, and polymers) were tentatively identified, of which 73 volatile compounds were semi-quantified. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed a mixed clustering pattern across cycles, indicating that unsupervised methods alone could not adequately resolve the volatile changes. A partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) model supported clear chemical discrimination among the three hypothesized stages—early (cycles 1–3), middle (4–6), and late (7–9). Based on VIP > 1 and ANOVA (q< 0.05), 29 key differential compounds were screened and categorized into three dynamic groups (decreasing, transient, and accumulating), revealing three proposed transformation windows: green-grassy odor dissipation (cycles 1–3), roasted/malty aroma generation (cycles 4–6), and aroma stabilization via end-product accumulation (cycles 7–9). Relative odor activity value (ROAV) analysis revealed a decoupling between abundance and sensory impact: high-abundance Maillard products like maltol showed negligible ROAV (<0.0003), whereas esters and aldehydes dominated the ROAV profiles, suggesting their potential as important contributors to the fruity, sweet, and malty notes. The maltol/α-cedrol ratio (M/C) increased by an order of magnitude after the seventh steaming, and color parameters E*ab correlated negatively with ester accumulation. This study provides chemical insights and quantitative indicators for aroma quality control and process determination in black ginseng production.
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