FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2023
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Xuexue Zheng,Tengfei Hu,He Xie,Xingchang Ou,Jianan Huang,Chao Wang,Zhonghua Liu,Qin Li
Fu brick tea (FBT) is popular for its unique ‘fungal flower’ aroma, however, its key odor-active compounds are essentially unknown. In this study, the odor-active compounds of “stale-fungal” aroma (CJX), “fresh-fungal” aroma (QJX), and “fermentation-fungal” aroma (FJX) types FBT were extracted and examined by headspace solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME) combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS) and gas chromatographyolfactometry (GC-O). A total of 43 volatile and 38 odor-active compounds were identified by these methods. Among them, the content of dihydroactindiolide (4596–13189 µg/L), (E) -linalool oxide (2863–6627 µg/L), and benzyl alcohol (4992–6859 µg/L) were highest. Aroma recombination experiments further verified that these odor-active compounds could be simulated the overall aroma profile of FBT successfully. Furthermore, omission experiments confirmed that 15, 20, and 15 key odor-active compounds in CJX, QJX, and FJX FBT, respectively. This study will provide a theoretical basis for comprehensively understanding the formation of characteristic aromas in FBT.
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LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2022
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IF 6.056
Lu Liang,Yuchen Liu,Yuxin Liu,Siyi Gan,Xuejin Mao,Yuanxing Wang
The herbal tea made from the leaves and stems of Cyclocarya paliurus is thought to be more flavorful than those made from the leaves only. However, evidence supporting this view is not available yet. 53 VOCs and 54 non-VOCs were identified via HS-SPME-GC-MS and UPLC-Q-TOF/MS, respectively, which were found to vary dramatically in three groups of samples (combination of stems and leaves, separated leaves, and separated stems). 11 VOCs and 18 non-VOCs potential markers are responsible for the change of metabolic effects through the biosynthesis of flavonoids, the synthesis of terpenoids, and the oxidation of fatty acids and carotenoids. In response, the stems were effective to enhance fatty odors, the initial astringency and bitterness and the aftertaste of sweetness of the leaves. Stems are conducive to increasing total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and antioxidant capacity of Cyclocarya paliurus herbal extract because of the increase in polyphenols. In addition, the stems have the potential to be used as raw materials for nerolidol and polyphenols extraction. This study has been the first to determine the contribution of stem to the flavor of Cyclocarya paliurus herbal tea and these results provide the theoretical basis for making Cyclocarya paliurus herbal tea with stems.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2026
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IF 10.4
Xueling Zeng,Lei Zhao,Zhigang Zhang,Shikui Zhang,Patiman Rouzi,Shaopeng Wang,Ximo Bai,Shangdong Wang,Wenjuan Geng,Weiquan Zhou
Terpenoid biosynthesis was identified as a key pathway regulating apricot aroma. • Growing regions significantly shaped flavor profiles, each region has its unique, significant content of superior metabolites. • A total of 1438 volatile metabolites of 15 types, terpenoids were main components of volatile metabolites. • rOAV identified 27 key volatiles, 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-3-methyl-2H-furan-5-one is a critical biomarker for regional origin, imparting fruity, sweet, and green odors. • Primary metabolic shifts (sugars, organic acids, amino acids) directly drive aroma formation. ‘Shushanggan’ apricots are strongly favored by consumers because of their high nutritional profile and unique flavor. However, their flavor characteristics significantly differ among different production areas, and the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Herein, targeted metabolomics was integrated with HS-SPME-GC–MS to analyze apricot metabolites across seven core production areas. Notably, sucrose (highest in Kashi (KS; 413,029.33 μg·g −1 ), organic acids, including malic acid and oleanolic acid, which were highest in Gongliu (GL), and γ-aminobutyric acid (highest in Tekes (TKS; 1365.06 μg·g −1 ) were the major components. Terpenoids were the main contributors to aroma. Twenty-seven characteristic volatiles were identified via the rOAV. Regional habitat significantly influenced metabolite accumulation, with strong correlations between nonvolatile metabolites and key volatiles. This study elucidates regional variations in apricot flavor and the underlying biochemical mechanisms. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the development of high-value products and industrial optimization. Download: Download high-res image (190KB) Download: Download full-size image
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Food Analytical Methods
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2015
·Vol. 9
·期 5
·1188-1198
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IF 1.956
Xu Yong-Quan,Wang Chao,Li Chang-Wen,Liu Shun-Hang,Zhang Chen-Xia,Li Li-Wei,Jiang Dong-Hua
Aroma volatiles from ripened and raw pu-erh tea were extracted by headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) and simultaneous distillation-extraction (SDE). They were then characterized and identified using gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The conditions of HS-SPME including fiber selections and sampling condition optimization have been previously investigated. With the two methods, 39 and 33 aroma-active compounds were detected and characterized in ripened and raw pu-erh tea samples, respectively. The aroma-active compounds with similar sensory descriptors were grouped into the same category, and the sum of individual aroma intensity values within each category showed that the floral aroma (33.01 %), stale/musty aroma (25.24 %), and woody aroma (11.17 %) were the major aroma categories in ripened pu-erh tea. Alcohols ( floral aroma notes), methoxyphenolic compounds ( stale/musty aroma notes), and ketones ( woody or floral aroma notes) play a vital role in the special flavor of ripened pu-erh tea. In raw pu-erh tea, the floral aroma (38.62 %) and fruity aroma (16.55 %) were the major aroma categories. These aromas were closely related to the characteristics of raw pu-erh tea aroma and its sensory perception.
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Food Chemistry-X
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2026
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IF 9.2
Congyan Meng,Jie Wu,Chunrong Yan,Jianqiang Wei,Yuanxing Zhang,Tianjun Yuan,Ying Hou
This study investigated the effects of microwave thermal processing treatment (MD) and hot-air thermal processing treatment (HAD) on the volatile flavor compounds of coffee peel, using sun-dried (SG) samples as the control. GC–IMS and HS-SPME–GC–MS were combined with multivariate analyses (PCA and PLS-DA) and ROAV evaluation. A total of 62 and 56 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were tentatively identified by GC–IMS and GC–MS, respectively, with ketones, aldehydes, alcohols, and esters representing the predominant classes. The two analytical methods exhibited complementary detection capabilities. PCA and PLS-DA clearly differentiated the three thermal drying treatments. Aroma-related compounds (VIP > 1 and ROAV ≥ 1) included 2-furanmethanethiol, 3-methylbutanal, (E)-2-decenal, ethyl heptanoate, hexanal, benzyl alcohol, linalool and β-ionone. Based on the nine core coffee flavor categories, SG exhibited a complex aroma profile characterized by herbal/vegetable, fruity, and nutty/cocoa notes; HAD was distinguished by highly pronounced floral notes; whereas MD presented both floral and roasted characteristics. The integrated analytical strategy effectively discriminated among different thermal processing treatments and identified putative aroma markers, which require further validation through olfactometry or sensory evaluation. This study provides a scientific basis for elucidating the flavor profile of coffee peel and supports the further development of coffee cascara tea products.
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JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
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2026
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IF 4
Xinlei Shi,Heyan Li,Ling Yao,Nanyu Zhao,Zhihua Song,Jianhua Huang,Xiaosan Wang
BACKGROUND Moderate oxidation of chicken fat plays a vital role in enhancing meat aroma, yet the specific contributions of oxidation products to olfactory perception remain unclear. The present study investigated the effects of varying chicken fat oxidation levels on the volatile compounds and sensory properties of Maillard reaction products (MRPs) derived from chicken bone hydrolysate. RESULTS Headspace-solid phase microextraction gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC–MS) identified 132 volatile compounds in MRPs. Thirteen key aroma-active compounds exhibited odor activity values (OAVs) ≥ 1, notably ( E , E )-2,4-decadienal, ( E , E )-2,4-nonadienal and 2- n -heptylfuran, which contributed MRPs fatty, green and roasted notes. Molecular docking revealed that these volatiles formed stable interactions with specific human olfactory receptors, particularly OR1D2, with binding energies ranging from −6.2 to −3.8 kcal mol −1 . Among them, ( E , E )-2,4-decadienal exhibited the highest binding affinity (−6.2 kcal mol −1 ). Molecular dynamics simulations (100 ns) were further performed to assess the dynamic stability and key interactions of these receptor-ligand interactions. The results indicated that the complexes reached equilibrium after approximately 10–20 ns. Specifically, ( E , E )-2,4-decadienal exhibited the most stable binding conformation, characterized by a root mean square deviation of approximately 0.50 nm and persistent hydrogen bonding with Tyr-182. CONCLUSION Moderate lipid oxidation (specifically the O3 treatment, oxidized for 1.5 h) significantly enhanced chicken flavor by generating key aroma-active compounds that tightly and stably bind to human olfactory receptors. These findings provided theoretical insights into the potential molecular interaction mechanisms of meat aroma perception and suggested that controlled lipid oxidation is a feasible strategy for flavor enhancement. © 2026 Society of Chemical Industry.
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JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
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2025
·Vol. 90
·期 12
·e70753
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IF 3.4
Yu-Mei Zhai,Yongcheng Liao,Hong Li,Hui-dan Xiang,Weiwei Wu,Xiao-Juan Tang,Min Gong,Yun-Guo Liu
Honeysuckle samples from various plots in Pingyi County, Linyi City were selected and analyzed by integrating electronic tongue (E-tongue), electronic nose (E-nose), HS-SPME-GC-MS, and GC-IMS technologies with multivariate statistical analysis methods, a systematic analysis of the flavor characteristics and plot differentiation patterns of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) was conducted in the study. The results indicated that the E-tongue provided distinct sensor response patterns that correlated with taste attributes such as sweetness and bitterness, effectively discriminating samples from different plots. E-nose analysis further showed that aroma-related response intensities exhibited significant plot-based variation. Through HS-SPME-GC-MS and GC-IMS techniques, a total of 203 volatile components were identified. Based on HS-SPME-GC-MS data, using VIP > 1 and OAV ≥ 1 as screening criteria, seven key volatile markers were determined. From the GC-IMS data, 24 characteristic compounds were screened out using the criterion of VIP > 1, with aldehydes comprising the highest proportion. Furthermore, the random forest (RF) algorithm was employed to integrate these two sets of data. Monte Carlo cross-validation showed that the model accuracy reached 1.0, successfully identifying 15 key volatile compounds. This study provided a theoretical foundation and data support for optimizing the quality evaluation system of honeysuckle and innovating origin traceability technology through multi-dimensional flavor analysis and key marker screening.
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Food Chemistry-X
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2024
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Pengfei Han,Jiawei Cheng,Jingyi Wang,Jingren He,Rui Zhang,Muci Wu,Yin Xiong
The chemical compositions and volatile profiles of wax gourd seed oil (WGSO), watermelon seed oil (WSO), pumpkin seed oil (PSO), cucumber seed oil (CSO), and bitter gourd seed oil (BGSO) were comparatively explored for the first time. All oils complied with standards for physicochemical properties and BGSO had the highest phenolic content. Their mineral levels varied significantly. The fatty acid composition of WGSO, WSO, PSO, and CSO was similar, predominantly linoleic acid. Whereas BGSO exhibited a distinct fatty acid profile with 55.38 % α-eleostearic acid. All samples were rich in tocopherols and squalene, with WSO having the highest total tocopherol content and PSO having the highest squalene content. HS-GC–IMS and HS-SPME-GC–MS detected 118 and 67 VOCs, respectively, primarily consisting of aliphatic aldehydes, alcohols, esters, and ketones. Principal component analysis confirmed that BGSO had the most distinctive volatile characteristics, while the other four seed oils shared similar VOC profiles.
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化学
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JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
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2020
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IF 4.049
Jiayang Zhang,Birong Zhang,Xueping Dang,Zhiyong Song,Yuling Hu,Huaixia Chen
A Poly (3,4-ethylenedioxothiophene) (PEDOT)/UiO-66 composite was electrodeposited on an etched stainless-steel wire as head-space solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) coating. A robust, well controlled thickness, and uniform coating of metal organic framework composites can be realized by the electrodeposited strategy. The incorporated UiO-66 not only enhanced the uniformity and stability of the composite coating, but also effectively decreased the stacking phenomenon of PEDOT and improved its extraction efficiency, which was over 100 times higher than that of the PEDOT coating without UiO-66. The composite coating was used to enrich seven types of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in ion-exchange resins, including methyl cyclohexane, benzene, toluene, ortho-xylene, styrene, para-xylene and divinyl-benzene. The results of adsorption isotherm analysis showed that π stacking effect played dominant role between the composite coating and VOCs in the extraction process. The composite coating was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared and thermogravimetric analysis, respectively. A determination method for seven kinds of VOCs was established by HS-SPME coupled with gas chromatography-flame ionization detection (GC-FID). Under the optimal experimental conditions, the detection linear range (LRs) was 0.09-100 ng mL −1 , and the detection limit (LODs) was 0.03-0.06 ng mL −1 (S/N = 3). The method was applied for the migration detection of VOCs in four types of ion-exchange resin, which showed satisfactory recovery (84.5-117.2%).
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Analytical Methods
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2016
·Vol. 8
·期 23
·4727-4735
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IF 1.915
Chaojun He,Xiangmeng Guo,Yumin Yang,Yanfu Xie,Fengyang Ju,Wenbo Guo
Aroma volatiles from zijuan and pu-erh green teas were extracted by headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME). They were then characterized and identified using gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The conditions of HS-SPME, including fiber selection and optimization of sampling conditions, have been previously investigated. Under optimal conditions, 51 and 42 aroma-active compounds were detected and characterized in zijuan and pu-erh green tea samples, respectively. Alcohols, ketones, and hydrocarbons were qualitatively the most dominant aroma-active compounds in zijuan and pu-erh green teas. The aroma-active compounds with similar sensory descriptors were grouped into the same category, and the sum of individual aroma intensity values within each category showed that the “floral” aroma, “woody” aroma, and “fruity” aroma in both zijuan and pu-erh green teas were the major aroma categories. These aroma notes were closely related to the characteristics of green tea aroma and its sensory perception.
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茶叶科学
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Food Chemistry-X
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2026
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Hongrui Lv,Shang Guo,Min Zhu,Fang Gao
Vinegar is a traditional fermented flavouring, which has been a commercial product for thousands of years. Ganoderma vinegar (GV), Astragalus vinegar (AV), and Winter jujube vinegar (WV) are new functional health vinegars. The study aimed to recognize and compare the volatile compounds (VOCs) and non-volatile compounds (NVCs) in these vinegars based on metabolomic fingerprint. A total of 2417 differentially accumulated metabolites were screened out, which were classified as 8 clustering patterns using K-means method. The relative contents of 1076, 884, 457 metabolites were highest in GV, AV, WV, respectively, indicating GV dominating the comparative profile. Most VOCs were correlated with sweet, followed by fruity, green, woody, floral, herbal, waxy, fresh, spicy, balsamic, nutty, apple. The characteristics of NVCs exhibited that GV was dominant, followed by AV and WV. The study provided reference for investigation of authenticity, quality and origin of vinegars, and contributed to medical treatment of vinegar.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2025
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Baoqing Bai,Junnan Li,Ziqing Zhang,Ying Zhang,Tao Bo,Jinhua Zhang,Ligang Yu,Sanhong Fan,Yukun Yang
This study characterized the flavor profile of Huangjiu brewed with Polygonatum sibiricum and Broomcorn millet (HJMHJ) using headspace solid phase microextraction-comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC × GC-TOF-MS), gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS) and intelligent sensory technologies. The results identified six volatile compounds (isobutyric acid, dibutyl phthalate, α-terpineol, β-damascenone, 2-pentyl-furan and γ-nonalactone) as the key aroma compounds. Metabolic network analysis revealed that glycolysis plays a crucial role in Huangjiu metabolism. Ultra-fast gas-phase electronic nose (UF-GC-E-nose) demonstrated a strong association between HJMHJ and acetoin, while electronic-tongue (E-tongue) indicated that HJMHJ exhibited the highest response to freshness, the lowest to sweetness and an intermediate to bitterness. Molecular docking showed that OR1A1 exhibits the strongest binding energy (−8.1 kcal/mol) to β-damascenone through hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions. This study provides theoretical support for the incorporation of herbs into Huangjiu production.
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