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Investigating the Effects of Terpenoid Fortification on the Flavor and Bioactive Properties of Strong-Flavor Baijiu
Yue Sun1,2, Wei Lu3, Anjun Li3
1Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China.
Abstract:
Terpenoids are compounds of interest in baijiu due to their potential health benefits, but their endogenous concentrations in strong-flavor baijiu are typically too low to exert significant biological or sensory effects. This study aimed to investigate the effects of fortifying a baijiu base with selected terpenoids at concentrations known to be bioactive in vitro (showing significant antioxidant or anti-inflammatory activities in cell experiments). A total of 49 terpenoid compounds were detected, and through ROAV and OPLS-DA, 8 terpenoids with potential impacts on both flavor and health activity were screened out, including β-caryophyllene and geranylacetone. The results revealed that appropriate fortification enhanced efficacy and positively impacted flavor. These findings suggest targeted fortification can enhance health attributes, but concentration must be carefully controlled.
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