Volatile Compounds in Pulses: A Review
Adeline Karolkowski1,2, Elisabeth Guichard1, Loïc Briand1
1CSGA (Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation), AgroSup Dijon, CNRS, INRAE, Université de Bourgogne-Franche Comté, 21000 Dijon, France.
Abstract:
The worldwide demand for pulse-based products is increasing in the face of climate change, but their acceptability is limited due to the presence of off-flavours. Off-notes contribute to negative perceptions of pulses (beany notes). Volatile compounds belong to a large variety of chemical classes. They are mainly produced from the oxidation of unsaturated free fatty acids and the degradation of amino acids during seed development, storage, and transformation (dehulling, milling, and starch or protein production). This review aims to provide an overview highlighting the identification of these molecules in different pulses, their potential origins, and their impact on perceptions. However, data on odour-active compounds in pulses are sparse, as they are limited to those of two studies on peas and lupins. A better knowledge of the volatile compounds involved in the off-notes and their origins should allow for drawing efficient strategies to limit their impact on overall perception for more acceptable healthy food design.
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