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Food Science & Technology
Pan -Pan Liu, Lin Feng, Yong-Quan Xu, Lin Zheng, Peng Yin, Fei Ye, An-Hui Gui, Sheng-Peng Wang, Xue-Ping Wang, Jing Teng, Jin-Jin Xue, Shi-Wei Gao, Peng-Cheng Zheng
Summary: Changes in key odorants and aroma profiles of three types of green tea during storage and after baking treatment were studied. The content of aldehydes decreased and that of ketones and heterocycles increased during storage. Key odorants, including (E,E)-2,4-heptadienal, alpha-terpineol, (E,E)-2,4-nonadienal, and (E,E)-2,4-decadienal, were responsible for the stale odor. Baking treatment significantly improved the stale odor, increasing the content of aldehydes and heterocycles and decreasing the content of alcohols.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Jie Wang, Xiaohan Li, Ying Wu, Fengfeng Qu, Lei Liu, Baoyi Wang, Peiqiang Wang, Xinfu Zhang
Summary: This study analyzed the volatile compounds in green tea produced in different seasons using GC-MS. The results showed that the volatile compound composition differed in spring, summer, and autumn green tea. PCA, PLS-DA, and HCA analysis classified the samples and identified key characteristic compounds. The findings contribute to our understanding of seasonal variations in green tea and provide a basis for quality control in production.
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Food Science & Technology
Jinjie Hua, Jia Li, Wen Ouyang, Jinjin Wang, Haibo Yuan, Yongwen Jiang
Summary: Chinese black tea produced in summer often lacks intensity and persistence in aroma, reducing consumer acceptance and market demand. Strobilanthes tonkinensis Lindau (STL) is a promising novel tea ingredient with excellent biological characteristics. This study investigated the effects of adding different concentrations of STL to black tea and identified the optimal treatment. Volatile metabolite analysis revealed 141 compounds in STL, with several key differential metabolites identified between STL-treated black tea and control samples. The addition of STL enhanced the aroma properties of black tea, resulting in a sweet and glutinous rice flavor. These findings provide theoretical support for future development of novel black tea-based products.
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Food Science & Technology
Suwan Zhang, Lingli Sun, Feiteng Yan, Qiuhua Li, Ruohong Chen, Zhenbiao Zhang, Xingfei Lai, Zhongzheng Chen, Qian Li, Erdong Yuan, Shili Sun
Summary: This study investigated the dynamic changes in volatile metabolites of oolong tea during different storage periods using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) in combination with multivariate statistical analysis. The findings revealed that the aroma components of aged oolong tea differed from new tea, with characteristic woody aroma components gradually increasing over time. Specific floral and fruity aroma components were also found to be accumulated year by year, contributing to the woody, floral, and fruity character observed in aged tea. Additionally, the study identified significant enrichment pathways related to metabolic pathways and the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. This research provides comprehensive insights into the changes in volatile metabolites and aroma quality of oolong tea during storage, offering guidance for optimal storage conditions.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Yali Shi, Yin Zhu, Wanjun Ma, Zhi Lin, Haipeng Lv
Summary: In this study, the volatile profiles and characteristic aroma of 22 representative Chinese Pan-fried green tea (PGT) samples were analyzed. The study identified the dominant volatile compounds in PGT and compared them with other types of green tea. The findings provide important theoretical basis for understanding the aroma quality of PGT and quality control of green tea products.
CURRENT RESEARCH IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Ru Li, Su Peng, Hong Ye, Daxing Li, Daniel Granato, Huimin Guo, Zhongwen Xie
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JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Dan Mu, Chenyang Pan, Zehua Qi, Huaguang Qin, Qin Li, Kexin Liang, Yuchun Rao, Tingzhe Sun
Summary: The tea green leafhopper significantly reduces tea yields and quality. Volatile profiles were different between healthy and infested tea shoots, with key volatiles identified for defensive strategies against herbivores. Cluster analysis and PCA can differentiate volatile profiles with high accuracy.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Hanchen Zhou, Yaqin Liu, Jihong Yang, Hui Wang, Yong Ding, Pandeng Lei
Summary: This study analyzes the aroma compounds of Taiping Houkui green tea and suggests that the unique aroma of this tea depends on both the tea plant variety and the manufacturing process.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Huajie Wang, Yaya Yu, Wen Ouyang, Yongwen Jiang, Jinjin Wang, Jinjie Hua, Haibo Yuan
Summary: This study identified and studied the transformation process of volatile compounds in green tea during processing. It found the substances that have the largest impact on the aroma of green tea and determined the optimal temperature for the second drying process. The results provide a foundation for quality control and understanding the aroma formation mechanism of green tea.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Prasad Phapale, Andrew Palmer, Rose Muthoni Gathungu, Dipali Kale, Britta Brugger, Theodore Alexandrov
Summary: EMBL-MCF is an open LC-MS/MS spectral library with over 1600 fragmentation spectra from 435 authentic standards of endogenous metabolites and lipids. It features chromatographic profiles acquired with different LC-MS methods and coverage of different adduct ions. The library contains many biologically important metabolites and unique metabolites and lipids compared to other public libraries.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Xiao-Li Yin, Wen-Jing Fu, Ying Chen, Ran-Feng Zhou, Weiqing Sun, Baomiao Ding, Xi-Tian Peng, Hui-Wen Gu
Summary: This study used HS-GC-MS combined with multivariate statistical analysis to identify volatile markers from different grades of Yichang big-leaf green tea. A total of 94 volatile organic compounds were detected and categorized. The results showed significant differences in VOCs among different grades of YBGT and demonstrated the potential of HS-GC-MS combined with chemometric analysis as a reliable strategy for grading Chinese green teas.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chang Xu, Su Zhou, Hao Hu, Haizhao Song, Xiangchun Zhang, Xinyu Feng, Yunyun Yang, Yani Pan, Shuying Gong, Fangyuan Fan, Ping Chen, Qiang Chu
Summary: Tea polyphenols, as active ingredients in tea, have excellent physicochemical properties and bioactivities, making them versatile in material synthesis. Tea polyphenol-derived materials are environmentally friendly, biocompatible and retain potent bioactivities such as antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-cancer properties.
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Chemistry, Applied
Panpan Liu, Pengcheng Zheng, Lin Feng, Ziming Gong, Lin Zheng, Shiwei Gao, Xueping Wang, Fei Ye, Jianan Huang, Zhonghua Liu
Summary: The key aroma of Qingzhuan tea is aged fragrance, mainly developed during pile fermentation and enhanced during aging and drying stages. Significant contributors to the aged aroma were identified through analysis of volatile compounds, providing a theoretical basis for improving the processing and quality of Qingzhuan tea.
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Food Science & Technology
Huifan Liu, Shanshan Zhuang, Yanxia Gu, Yunrui Shen, Weisi Zhang, Lukai Ma, Gengsheng Xiao, Qin Wang, Yonghui Zhong
Summary: Longer aging years have an impact on the flavor characteristics and quality of Meixian green tea (MXGT); however, the quality and chemical characteristics of aged green tea remain poorly understood. In this study, the quality of MXGT stored for different periods was compared using volatile compounds and sensory evaluation. Three volatile compounds (dihydroactinidiolide, methyl salicylate, and jasmon) were found to be significantly related to the storage time, classification, and spectra of MXGT, with correlation coefficients of 0.99 respectively, based on a random forest model. Additionally, it was discovered that the fermenter genus Muribaculaceae played a role in the changes of volatile compounds in MXGT after 10 years of storage. These findings may contribute to stabilizing and improving the quality of MXGT products through the use of volatile compounds and microbial agents.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Yuming Wei, Xuchao Yin, Huiting Wu, Mengjie Zhao, Junlan Huang, Jixin Zhang, Tiehan Li, Jingming Ning
Summary: The present study aimed to improve the poor flavor of Summer green tea (SGT) by yellowing process. The results showed that the yellowing process increased the sweetness and overall acceptability of SGT, and decreased the bitterness and astringency. The concentration of certain aroma compounds changed after yellowing, resulting in grassy, floral, fruity, mushroom, and sweet aromas. Addition of selected aroma compounds further enhanced the sweetness and umami of SGT, demonstrating the improvement of flavor through odor-taste interactions.
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Food Science & Technology
Jinjie Hua, Huajie Wang, Yongwen Jiang, Jia Li, Jinjin Wang, Haibo Yuan
Summary: The study optimized the production of TFs from catechins in vitro using different enzyme sources and addition timings. It was found that using PPO as an enzyme source and batchwise addition of catechins can improve the formation of TFs, especially with a 1:2 ratio of EGC/EGCG. This research provides insights into the mechanisms of TFs synthesis.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Jia Li, Jinjie Hua, Haibo Yuan, Yuliang Deng, Qinghua Zhou, Yanqin Yang, Chunwang Dong, Jun Zeng, Yongwen Jiang
Summary: This study comprehensively characterized the dynamic changes of lipids during green tea manufacture using advanced analytical techniques, revealing significant lipidomic variations during the fixation stage, which are important for the color and aroma quality of green tea.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jinjie Hua, Huajie Wang, Haibo Yuan, Peng Yin, Jinjin Wang, Guiyi Guo, Yongwen Jiang
Summary: Different combinations of fermentation temperature and duration have direct effects on the type and composition of phenolic compounds. Key conditions for controlling phenolic compound conversion during black tea fermentation were found to be 60 or 90 min at 25 or 30 degrees Celsius.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Shuai Shen, Jinjie Hua, Hongkai Zhu, Yanqin Yang, Yuliang Deng, Jia Li, Haibo Yuan, Jinjin Wang, Jiayi Zhu, Yongwen Jiang
Summary: This study developed a moisture prediction model based on Elman neural network (ENN) combined with principal component analysis (PCA) for rapid detection of moisture in withered leaves using miniaturized near-infrared spectroscopy (micro-NIRS) and a smartphone. Experimental results showed that the model has high prediction correlation coefficient and residual predictive deviation, providing a portable, accurate, fast, and non-destructive method for predicting the moisture content of withered leaves.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Huajie Wang, Shuai Shen, Jinjin Wang, Yongwen Jiang, Jia Li, Yanqin Yang, Jinjie Hua, Haibo Yuan
Summary: The study found that 3 hours was the optimal fermentation time for retaining key compounds such as simple catechins, promoting the formation of TFs and TRs, facilitating sugar formation and conversion, and degrading flavonoid glycosides. At this time, volatile compounds were most abundant, and the samples had the best sensory quality.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jia Li, Shimin Wu, Qinyan Yu, Jinjin Wang, Yuliang Deng, Jinjie Hua, Qinghua Zhou, Haibo Yuan, Yongwen Jiang
Summary: This study used untargeted metabolomics to reveal the enrichment of gallic acid, amino acids, and free sugars, as well as the reduction of catechins and flavonol glycosides, in the novel ripened Pu-erh tea. By tracking metabolic changes and mapping possible pathways, the study uncovered the mechanisms of gallic acid enrichment and the formation of other metabolites.
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Food Science & Technology
Huajie Wang, Jinjin Wang, Haibo Yuan, Shuai Shen, Jia Li, Jinjie Hua, Yongwen Jiang
Summary: Appropriate withering degree has a positive impact on the quality of Dianhong Congou black tea by promoting the conversion of catechins, degrading flavonoid glycosides, and forming and converting soluble sugars and high-boiling volatile compounds. It also enhances the color attributes and sensory qualities of the tea.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Huajie Wang, Yaya Yu, Wen Ouyang, Yongwen Jiang, Jinjin Wang, Jinjie Hua, Haibo Yuan
Summary: This study identified and studied the transformation process of volatile compounds in green tea during processing. It found the substances that have the largest impact on the aroma of green tea and determined the optimal temperature for the second drying process. The results provide a foundation for quality control and understanding the aroma formation mechanism of green tea.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Huajie Wang, Wen Ouyang, Yaya Yu, Jinjin Wang, Haibo Yuan, Jinjie Hua, Yongwen Jiang
Summary: This study compared the effects of three heat transfer drying methods on green tea quality. The results showed that microwave second-drying in heat radiation was the optimal method, as it improved the flavor of green tea, retained chlorophyll, degraded flavonoid glycosides, and enriched amino acids, soluble sugars, and aromatic compounds.
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Food Science & Technology
Jinjie Hua, Jia Li, Wen Ouyang, Jinjin Wang, Haibo Yuan, Yongwen Jiang
Summary: Chinese black tea produced in summer often lacks intensity and persistence in aroma, reducing consumer acceptance and market demand. Strobilanthes tonkinensis Lindau (STL) is a promising novel tea ingredient with excellent biological characteristics. This study investigated the effects of adding different concentrations of STL to black tea and identified the optimal treatment. Volatile metabolite analysis revealed 141 compounds in STL, with several key differential metabolites identified between STL-treated black tea and control samples. The addition of STL enhanced the aroma properties of black tea, resulting in a sweet and glutinous rice flavor. These findings provide theoretical support for future development of novel black tea-based products.
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Food Science & Technology
Jiayi Zhu, Jinjin Wang, Haibo Yuan, Wen Ouyang, Jia Li, Jinjie Hua, Yongwen Jiang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of fermentation temperature and time on the color attributes and tea pigments of Yunnan Congou black tea (YCBT). The results showed that a lower fermentation temperature resulted in a brighter orange-red liquor color and higher levels of TFs and TRs, while a higher temperature produced a glossy appearance and favored the formation of TBs. Correlation analysis revealed that the 10TFRB index best represented the contribution of tea pigments to the quality of black tea.
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Food Science & Technology
Yanqin Yang, Jialing Xie, Jiayu Chen, Yuliang Deng, Shuai Shen, Jinjie Hua, Jinjin Wang, Jiayi Zhu, Haibo Yuan, Yongwen Jiang
Summary: This study developed a rapid and sensitive method to determine seven N,O-heterocycles in green tea. The drying process was found to have key transition points at 25 and 40 minutes, with furfural serving as an indicator for evaluating the extent of drying. Additionally, furfural and 2-methylfuran showed a significant positive correlation with proline. The possible formation mechanisms of N,O-heterocycles were elaborated through simulated Maillard reactions.
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Food Science & Technology
Shimin Wu, Qinyan Yu, Shuai Shen, Xujiang Shan, Jinjie Hua, Jiayi Zhu, Jieren Qiu, Yuliang Deng, Qinghua Zhou, Yongwen Jiang, Haibo Yuan, Jia Li
Summary: This study investigated the influence of rolling time on the sensory quality and chemical composition of black tea. It was found that different rolling times affected the oxidative polymerization of catechins, hydrolysis of flavonol O-glycosides, and oxidation of amino acids, resulting in changes in the sensory attributes and chemical composition of black tea. The optimal rolling time for producing high-quality black tea was determined to be 100 minutes.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Jia Li, Haibo Yuan, Yuting Rong, Michael C. Qian, Fuqiao Liu, Jinjie Hua, Qinghua Zhou, Yuliang Deng, Jun Zeng, Yongwen Jiang
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Food Science & Technology
Yonghong Ye, Songyan Zheng, Yuanxing Wang
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
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Food Science & Technology
Jia Xu, Yayuan Zhang, Mengke Zhang, Xinlin Wei, Yiming Zhou
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
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Food Science & Technology
Yuanming Chu, Zhaoyang Ding, Jing Xie
Summary: This study investigated the use of ice glazing containing D-sodium erythorbate (DSE) and vacuum packaging to maintain the quality of large yellow croaker during frozen storage. The results showed that vacuum packaging effectively inhibited ice crystal growth and minimized water loss, while the combination of vacuum packaging and 0.3% DSE-infused ice glazing maintained freshness indicators at low levels throughout the 300-day storage period. This combination was considered the most effective in preserving the quality of the fish.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Md. Ashikur Rahman, Shirin Akter, Md. Ashrafudoulla, Md. Anamul Hasan Chowdhury, A. G. M. Sofi Uddin Mahamud, Si Hong Park, Sang-Do Ha
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
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Food Science & Technology
Chujing Wang, Wenni Tian, Zengliu Song, Qun Wang, Yong Cao, Jie Xiao
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
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Food Science & Technology
Dacai Zhong, Liping Kang, Juan Liu, Xiang Li, Li Zhou, Luqi Huang, Zidong Qiu
Summary: In this study, a novel online extraction electrospray ionization mass spectrometry method was developed to comprehensively characterize complex foods. Meanwhile, a characteristic marker screening method and chemometrics modeling were used for the accurate authentication of highly-similar foods. This research has significant implications for ensuring food quality and safety.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qiannan Zhao, Jinyi Yang, Jiahui Li, Lei Zhang, Xiaohai Yan, Tianli Yue, Yahong Yuan
Summary: This study investigated the transport and hypoglycemic effects of phenolics in mulberry leaves using an in vitro digestion model. The results showed that digested phenolics had higher absorbability and could inhibit glucose digestion and absorption. Phenolics also regulated glucose metabolism. Luteoforol and p-coumaric acid were found to be the primary phenolics strongly correlated with the hypoglycemic ability of mulberry leaves.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
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Food Science & Technology
Yanyun Cao, Qingling Wang, Jinou Lin, Yin-Yi Ding, Jianzhong Han
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
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Food Science & Technology
Monique Martins Strieder, Vitor Lacerda Sanches, Mauricio Ariel Rostagno
Summary: This study proposed an integrated and automated procedure for extracting, separating, and quantifying bioactive compounds from coffee co-products. By optimizing the extraction, separation, and analysis method, real-time analysis was achieved. The results suggest that coupling different techniques can efficiently extract, separate, and analyze phenolic compounds, providing an integrated method to produce high-added value ingredients for various applications.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
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Food Science & Technology
Kyu Sang Sim, Hyoyoung Kim, Suel Hye Hur, Tae Woong Na, Ji Hye Lee, Ho Jin Kim
Summary: Geographical origin plays a crucial role in determining the quality and safety of agricultural products. In this study, ICP analysis was used to determine the inorganic elemental content of onions and identify their geographical origin. Chemometric methods were applied to analyze the ICP results, and the accuracy of distinguishing between Korean and Chinese onions was found to be excellent. The findings suggest that this method can be beneficial for identifying agricultural products.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)