Ge Jin , Tiehan Li , Chen Yang , Xing Du , Qianying Dai , Aoxia Li , Ruyan Hou
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Abstract
The production of premium green tea aroma remains a significant bottleneck, limiting the added value of tea products. This study aimed to compare and analyze the aroma compounds in premium (TPHK-CK) and common (TPHK) Taiping Houkui using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS) and gas chromatography–olfactometry (GC-O). A total of 35 volatile compounds were identified as odor-active components. Quantitative analysis revealed that 17 compounds were key aroma contributors in TPHK-CK, while 13 were significant in TPHK. Specifically, linalool, geraniol, β-ionone, 3-methylbutanal, and dimethyl sulfide were identified as key markers of aroma modification through aroma omission and addition experiments. Flavor omics analysis of metabolites during processing showed that the secondary roasting stage had a significant effect. Further adjustments to process conditions demonstrated that low-temperature secondary roasting could enhance overall aroma quality. This study underscores the potential of targeted flavor modulation to improve tea product quality and value.
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LWT - Food Science and Technology is an international journal that publishes innovative papers in the fields of food chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, technology and nutrition. The work described should be innovative either in the approach or in the methods used. The significance of the results either for the science community or for the food industry must also be specified. Contributions written in English are welcomed in the form of review articles, short reviews, research papers, and research notes. Papers featuring animal trials and cell cultures are outside the scope of the journal and will not be considered for publication.