Analysis of the Changes in Volatile Components During the Processing of Enshi Yulu Tea

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Title: Analysis of the Changes in Volatile Components During the Processing of Enshi Yulu Tea
Authors: Anhui Gui, Fei Ye, Jinjin Xue, Shengpeng Wang, Panpan Liu, Xueping Wang, Jing Teng, Lin Feng, Jun Xiang, Pengcheng Zheng, Shiwei Gao
Source: Foods, Vol 13, Iss 23, p 3968 (2024)
Publisher Information: MDPI AG, 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Collection: LCC:Chemical technology
Subject Terms: Enshi Yulu tea, steamed green tea, volatile components, variety, Chemical technology, TP1-1185
More Details: Volatile constituents are critical to the flavor of tea, but the changes in Enshi Yulu tea during the processing have not been clearly understood. Using headspace solid phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME/GC-MS) techniques, we analyze the aroma components of Enshi Yulu tea and changes in them during the processing stages. In total, 242 volatile compounds were identified. From fresh leaves to the shaping process in tea production, there are significant decreases in overall aroma substances, followed by increases after drying. Linalool is the dominant aroma component in Enshi Yulu tea, with a proportion of 12.35%, followed by compounds such as geraniol (7.41%), 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptene (6.93%), phenylmethanol (5.98%), isobutyl acetate (4.16%), hexan-1-ol (3.95%), 2-phenylacetaldehyde (3.80%), and oct-1-ene-3-ol (3.34%). The number of differential volatile components varied by production stage, with 20 up- and 139 down-regulated after steaming, 24 down-regulated after rolling, 60 up- and 51 down-regulated after shaping, and 68 up- and 13 down-regulated after drying. Most variation in expression occurred because of steaming, and the least during the rolling stage. PLS-DA analysis revealed significant differences in aroma components throughout processing and the identification of 100 compounds with higher relative contents, with five distinct change trends. Phenylmethanol, phenylacetaldehyde, (2E)-non-2-enal, oct-1-ene-3-ol, and cis-3-hexenyl hexanoate could exert a profound influence on the overall aroma quality of Enshi Yulu tea during processing. The results offer a scientific foundation and valuable insights for understanding the volatile composition of Enshi Yulu tea and its changes during the processing.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2304-8158
Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/23/3968; https://doaj.org/toc/2304-8158
DOI: 10.3390/foods13233968
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/4f739200801a404581a0174d5c8ac62f
Accession Number: edsdoj.4f739200801a404581a0174d5c8ac62f
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:23048158
DOI:10.3390/foods13233968
Published in:Foods
Language:English