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Fruit Volatile Analysis Using an Electronic Nose
Published on: March 30, 2012
Comprehensive investigation on the dynamic changes of volatile organic compounds in three peach cultivars during
Xiaoying Li1, Chunsheng Liu2, Junkai Wu2
1Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education of China, School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; College of Horticultural Science and Technology, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Horticultural Germplasm Excavation and Innovative Utilization, Qinhuangdao 066004, China.
Abstract:
To deepen the understanding of peach aroma, we investigated the changes of volatile organic compound (VOC) profiles during fruit development in three fresh peach cultivars: 'Jiucui (JC)', 'Zhongyoupan No. 9 (ZYP9)' and 'Zhongyou No. 8 (ZY8)'. The classes and contents of VOCs changed significantly during fruit ripening. The representative VOC changes were categorized into three developmental stages, with the lowest volatile content observed during the middle stage. At maturity, ester-related volatiles increased significantly, dominating the VOC profiles and accounting for 78 %, 82 % and 88 % in JC, ZYP9 and ZY8, respectively, while alcohols decreased dramatically. Multivariate analysis identified 23, 21 and 20 potential volatile markers in JC, ZYP9 and ZY8, respectively, with 9 shared markers distinguishing the different developmental stages. Odor activity values (OAVs) and olfactometry analysis highlighted 36, 29, and 26 aroma-active compounds (OAV > 1) across the cultivars, with key contributors to the mature peach aroma including hexyl acetate (OAV 860-2896), (E)-2-hexenyl acetate, (Z)-3-hexenyl acetate, (E)-3-hexenyl acetate, linalool, and γ-decalactone. The fruity aroma intensified as ripening progressed, with ZY8, a cultivar with a longer maturation cycle, exhibiting the highest odor intensity. This study offers insights into the dynamic changes in VOC profiles during peach development, highlighting key aroma-active compounds and their stage-specific variations.
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