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Xiao H, Tian Y, Yang H, Zeng Y, Yang Y, Yuan Z, Zhou H. Are there any differences in the quality of high-mountain green tea before and after the first new leaves unfold? A comprehensive study based on E-sensors, whole metabolomics and sensory evaluation. Food Chem 2024; 457:140119. [PMID: 38936125 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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High-mountain green tea, where the first new leaf hasn't yet unfurled, is prized for perceived superior quality, but this hasn't yet been verified by experimentation. Electronic sensors, whole metabolomics and sensory evaluation were employed to assess the quality of yymj (tea buds with a newly unfurled leaf) and qymj (tea buds without new leaves). The qymj proved to have significant advantages in aroma, color and shape, but still had some shortcomings in umami, bitterness and sourness. Differences in the content of volatile organic compounds (including alcohols, hydrocarbons and lipids) and nonvolatile organic compounds (flavonoids, amino acids, sugars, and phenolic acids) quality of high-mountain green teas with different maturity levels and provides well explained these quality differences. This study establishes a systematic approach to study the quality of high-mountain green tea at different maturity levels, and provides important reference information for consumers, governments and tea farmers.
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- Hongshi Xiao
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410000, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410000, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410000, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410000, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Hunan University of Science and Engineering, Yongzhou 425199, China.
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410000, China.
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Shan X, Jiang Y, Zhang S, Chen L, Niu L, Zhang Q, Zhou Q, Wang Y, Yuan H, Li J. Key umami taste contributors in Longjing green tea uncovered by integrated means of sensory quantitative descriptive analysis, metabolomics, quantification analysis and taste addition experiments. Food Chem 2024; 453:139628. [PMID: 38761731 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Umami taste is a key criteria of green tea quality evaluation. The aim of this study was to comprehensively explore the key umami taste contributors in Longjing tea. The taste and molecular profiles of 36 Longjing green tea infusions were characterized by sensory quantitative descriptive analysis and LC-MS based metabolomics, respectively. By uni-/multi-variate statistical analysis, 84 differential compounds were screened among tea infusions with varied umami perceptions. Among them, 17 substances were identified as candidate umami-enhancing compounds, which showed significant positive correlations with umami intensities. Their natural concentrations were accurately quantified, and their umami taste-modifying effects were further investigated by taste addition into glutamic acid solution. Glutamic acid, aspartic acid, glutamine, theanine, phenylalanine, histidine, theogallin, galloylglucose, 1,2,6-trigalloylglucose significantly enhanced the umami taste. This study uncovered for the first time of some bitter amino acids and galloylglucose homologous series as important umami-enhancers, which provided a novel perspective into the tea taste.
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- Xujiang Shan
- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; School of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; School of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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Wang H, Qi X, Gao S, Kan G, Damdindorj L, An Y, Lu F. Characterization of a novel multifunctional β-glucosidase/xylanase/feruloyl esterase and its effects on improving the quality of Longjing tea. Food Chem 2024; 453:139637. [PMID: 38781897 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Herein, a novel multifunctional enzyme β-glucosidase/xylanase/feruloyl esterase (GXF) was constructed by fusion of β-glucosidase and bifunctional xylanase/feruloyl esterase. The activities of β-glucosidase, xylanase, feruloyl esterase and acetyl xylan esterase displayed by GXF were 67.18 %, 49.54 %, 38.92 % and 23.54 %, respectively, higher than that of the corresponding single functional enzymes. Moreover, the GXF performed better in enhancing aroma and quality of Longjing tea than the single functional enzymes and their mixtures. After treatment with GXF, the grassy and floral odors of tea infusion were significantly improved. Moreover, GXF treatment could improve concentrations of flavonoid aglycones of myricetin, kaempferol and quercetin by 68.1-, 81.42- and 77.39-fold, respectively. In addition, GXF could accelerate the release of reducing sugars, ferulic acid and xylo-oligosaccharides by 9.48-, 8.25- and 4.11-fold, respectively. This multifunctional enzyme may have potential applications in other fields such as food production and biomass degradation.
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- Hongling Wang
- College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China; College of Life Engineering, Shenyang Institute of Technology, Fushun, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.
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- College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China.
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Tahir HE, Hashim SBH, Arslan M, Mahunu GK, Shishir MRI, Zhihua L, Khan S, Mariod AA, Abaker HAM, Ibrahim HE, El-Seedi HR, Xiaobo Z. Characterization and identification of the key volatile and non-volatile substances of Vangueria madagascariensis J.F. Gmel fruits (Kirkir) and exploration of their binding interactions with olfactory and taste receptors using computational chemistry methodology. Food Chem 2024; 460:140631. [PMID: 39128364 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Profiling of metabolites that contribute to the taste and odor of fruit products is important to produce the desired products. In this study, volatile and non-volatile compounds were analyzed using SPME/GC-MS and UHPLC-Q-Exactive-orbitrap-MS/MS, respectively. A total of 59 volatiles (including alcohols, aldehydes, acids, terpenes, ketones, phenols, and hydrocarbons et al.) and 18 non-volatiles (including phenolic acids, flavones, flavonoids, glucosides, phenols, and quinic acid derivatives et al.) were detected in dried Kirkir fruits. The binding interactions between the key volatiles and the detected non-volatiles with taste and olfactory receptors were also evaluated. Based on the molecular docking, 11 volatile compounds may contribute to the overall odor, while 16 non-volatile compounds may contribute to the taste of the Kirkir fruits. In conclusion, in silico studies can serve as a powerful technique for understanding mechanisms of interaction and predicting the key phytochemicals that contribute to the odor and taste of fruits.
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- Haroon Elrasheid Tahir
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, 212013 Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, 212013 Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China; Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology and Fish Sciences, Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, 212013 Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, 212013 Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, 212013 Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage Center at Ghibaish College of Science & Technology in Ghibaish, Sudan; College of Sciences, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, 212013 Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology and Fish Sciences, Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Madinah, P. O. Box: 170, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, 212013 Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.
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Liang S, Gao Y, Granato D, Ye JH, Zhou W, Yin JF, Xu YQ. Pruned tea biomass plays a significant role in functional food production: A review on characterization and comprehensive utilization of abandon-plucked fresh tea leaves. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2024; 23:e13406. [PMID: 39030800 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Tea is the second largest nonalcoholic beverage in the world due to its characteristic flavor and well-known functional properties in vitro and in vivo. Global tea production reaches 6.397 million tons in 2022 and continues to rise. Fresh tea leaves are mainly harvested in spring, whereas thousands of tons are discarded in summer and autumn. Herein, pruned tea biomass refers to abandon-plucked leaves being pruned in the non-plucking period, especially in summer and autumn. At present, no relevant concluding remarks have been made on this undervalued biomass. This review summarizes the seasonal differences of intrinsic metabolites and pays special attention to the most critical bioactive and flavor compounds, including polyphenols, theanine, and caffeine. Additionally, meaningful and profound methods to transform abandon-plucked fresh tea leaves into high-value products are reviewed. In summer and autumn, tea plants accumulate much more phenols than in spring, especially epigallocatechin gallate (galloyl catechin), anthocyanins (catechin derivatives), and proanthocyanidins (polymerized catechins). Vigorous carbon metabolism induced by high light intensity and temperature in summer and autumn also accumulates carbohydrates, such as soluble sugars and cellulose. The characteristics of abandon-plucked tea leaves make them not ideal raw materials for tea, but suitable for novel tea products like beverages and food ingredients using traditional or hybrid technologies such as enzymatic transformation, microbial fermentation, formula screening, and extraction, with the abundant polyphenols in summer and autumn tea serving as prominent flavor and bioactive contributors.
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- Shuang Liang
- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hangzhou, China
- Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hangzhou, China
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- Bioactivity and Applications Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Natural Sciences Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Zhejiang University Tea Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hangzhou, China
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Zheng Y, Li Y, Pan L, Guan M, Yuan X, Li S, Ren D, Gu Y, Liang M, Yi L. Aroma and taste analysis of pickled tea from spontaneous and yeast-enhanced fermentation by mass spectrometry and sensory evaluation. Food Chem 2024; 442:138472. [PMID: 38278105 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Anaerobically fermented pickled tea (PT) can be produced by spontaneous fermentation (SF) or yeast-enhanced fermentation (YF). Aroma and taste characteristics of PT during YF and SF were investigated using sensory evaluation, odour activity, aroma character impact values, HS-SPME-GC-MS, UPLC-QQQ-MS/MS, and spectrophotometry, annotating 198 volatile and 115 non-volatile components. The main contributing volatile components were β-ionone, and 1-octanol, promoted by YF and SF, and yielding floral and fruity aromas respectively. Additionally, compared with SF, YF promoted the formation of citronellol yielding a floral aroma, inhibited the stale aroma of methoxybenzenes, and reduced bitter, astringent, and sour tastes. Furthermore, partial least-squares regression analysis identified the main components related to the 'acides aroma' of PT as linalool oxide, n-decanoic acid, hexanoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienoic acid, 3-methyl-1-dodecyn-3-ol, and nerolidol. This application could be used as methodology for the comprehensive analysis of tea aroma and taste and these results can act as guidelines for PT production and quality control.
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- Yaru Zheng
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, PR China
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- Kunming Institute for Food and Drug Control, Kunming 650032, PR China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Tea Science, Tea Research Institute of Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming 650221, PR China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, PR China.
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, PR China.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Tea Science, Tea Research Institute of Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming 650221, PR China.
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, PR China.
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Ong CB, Annuar MSM. Potentialities of Tannase-Treated Green Tea Extract in Nutraceutical and Therapeutic Applications. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12010-024-04946-y. [PMID: 38713339 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-024-04946-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Green tea has garnered widespread interest in the past decades due to its content of health-beneficial polyphenols and catechins, besides reportedly exhibiting activities for the prevention, and possibly treatment, of many modern-life-associated afflictions. Hence, the functional food potential of health-beneficial beverages such as green tea is widely and commercially promoted. Biotransformation of green tea extract using enzymes such as tannase ostensibly enhances its beneficial well-being properties and disease-preventing functionalities. The tannase-treated green tea catechins may exhibit enhanced, amongst others, antioxidant, anti-tumour, anti-wrinkle, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity and anti-sarcopenia properties compared to native green tea extract. Nonetheless, the health benefits and therapeutic and toxicological effects associated with these compounds, before and after tannase treatment, present a scientific gap for detailed studies. Accordingly, the review surveys the literature from the late twentieth century until the year 2023 related to the aforementioned important aspects.
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- Chong-Boon Ong
- School of Science and Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Science, International University of Malaya-Wales, 50480, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Tian X, Wang H, Chen L, Yuan H, Peng C, Wang W. Distinct Changes in Metabolic Profile and Sensory Quality with Different Varieties of Chrysanthemum (Juhua) Tea Measured by LC-MS-Based Untargeted Metabolomics and Electronic Tongue. Foods 2024; 13:1080. [PMID: 38611384 PMCID: PMC11011348 DOI: 10.3390/foods13071080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Chrysanthemum tea, a typical health tea with the same origin as medicine and food, is famous for its unique health benefits and flavor. The taste and sensory quality of chrysanthemum (Juhua) tea are mainly determined by secondary metabolites. Therefore, the present research adopted untargeted metabolomics combined with an electronic tongue system to analyze the correlation between the metabolite profiles and taste characteristics of different varieties of chrysanthemum tea. The results of sensory evaluation showed that there were significant differences in the sensory qualities of five different varieties of chrysanthemum tea, especially bitterness and astringency. The results of principal component analysis (PCA) indicated that there were significant metabolic differences among the five chrysanthemum teas. A total of 1775 metabolites were identified by using untargeted metabolomics based on UPLC-Q-TOF/MS analysis. According to the variable importance in projection (VIP) values of the orthogonal projections to latent structures discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA), 143 VIP metabolites were found to be responsible for metabolic changes between Huangju and Jinsi Huangju tea; among them, 13 metabolites were identified as the key metabolites of the differences in sensory quality between them. Kaempferol, luteolin, genistein, and some quinic acid derivatives were correlated with the "astringency" attributes. In contrast, l-(-)-3 phenyllactic acid and L-malic acid were found to be responsible for the "bitterness" and "umami" attributes in chrysanthemum tea. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis showed that the flavonoid and flavonol biosynthesis pathways had important effects on the sensory quality of chrysanthemum tea. These findings provide the theoretical basis for understanding the characteristic metabolites that contribute to the distinctive sensory qualities of chrysanthemum tea.
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- Xing Tian
- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Material Medical Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (X.T.); (H.W.); (L.C.); (H.Y.); (C.P.)
- Department of Food and Drug Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Hunan Province Xiangnan Area Authentic Chinese Medicinal Materials, Yongzhou 425600, China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Material Medical Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (X.T.); (H.W.); (L.C.); (H.Y.); (C.P.)
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Material Medical Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (X.T.); (H.W.); (L.C.); (H.Y.); (C.P.)
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Material Medical Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (X.T.); (H.W.); (L.C.); (H.Y.); (C.P.)
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Hunan Province Xiangnan Area Authentic Chinese Medicinal Materials, Yongzhou 425600, China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Material Medical Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (X.T.); (H.W.); (L.C.); (H.Y.); (C.P.)
- Confucius Institute, Wonkwang University, 460 Iksandae-ro, Iksan 54538, Republic of Korea
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Material Medical Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (X.T.); (H.W.); (L.C.); (H.Y.); (C.P.)
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Long P, Su S, Han Z, Granato D, Hu W, Ke J, Zhang L. The effects of tea plant age on the color, taste, and chemical characteristics of Yunnan Congou black tea by multi-spectral omics insight. Food Chem X 2024; 21:101190. [PMID: 38357378 PMCID: PMC10864201 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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The present study comprehensively used integrated multi-spectral omics combined with sensory evaluation analysis to investigate the quality of three types of Yunnan Congou black teas from different tree ages (decades, DB; hundreds, HB; a thousand years, TB). TB infusion presented the highest scores of sweetness and umami, higher brightness, and yellow hue. Eighty-four marker metabolites were identified, including Amadori rearrangement products, catechin oxidation products, flavonoid glycosides, and organic acids, which are simultaneously related to tea infusions' color and taste. Moreover, the content of some characteristic flavonoid glycosides and organic acids was determined. Our finding implied trans-4-O-p-coumaroylquinic acid and quercetin 3-O-rutinoside contributed to bitterness and astringency, while dehydro theanine-glucose Amadori product and xylopyranosyl-glucopyranose resulted in umami and sweetness. These results provided quantitative and qualitative information for deciphering differences among black teas with different tea plant ages, conducing to the further utilization of ancient tea plants in Southwest China.
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- Piaopiao Long
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- Bioactivity and Applications Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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Zhang Y, Yan K, Peng Q, Baldermann S, Zhu Y, Dai W, Feng S, Simal-Gandara J, Fu J, Lv H, Lin Z, Shi J. Comprehensive analysis of pigment alterations and associated flavor development in strip and needle green teas. Food Res Int 2024; 175:113713. [PMID: 38128982 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Strip/needle green teas (SGT/NGT) processed using innovative technologies are in high demand; however, mechanisms behind their color and flavor have not been comprehensively studied. We aimed to reveal the dynamics of major pigmented components (carotenoids, lipids, flavonoids, and Maillard products) and their contributions to the flavor of green teas. The total content of flavonoids in SGT and NGT were 255 ± 4.51 and 201 ± 3.91 mg·g-1, respectively; these values are slightly lower than that in fresh leaves (FLs), resulting in a fresh and sweet aftertaste. In average, carotene content in SGT/NGT (24.8 μg·g-1) was higher than in FL (17.4 μg·g-1), whilst xanthophyll content (603 μg·g-1) decreased to one-half of that in FL (310 μg·g-1). Among the 218 primary metabolites, glutamine, glutamic acid, and arginine were found to accumulate and were dominate contributors for the umami and sweet taste. Notably, more than 96 volatiles were screened and revealed their correlations with carotenoids, lipids, and amino acids. Overall, the synergism between pigments and their non-enzymatic derivates' contribution to GT characterized flavor was illustrated.
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- Yongcheng Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- University of Bayreuth, Food Metabolome, Faculty of Life Sciences: Food, Nutrition, Kulmbach, Germany
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Mass Spectrometry & Metabolomics Core Facility, The Biomedical Research Core Facility, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical Chemistry and Food Science Department, Faculty of Science, E-32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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Wei Y, Yin X, Zhao M, Zhang J, Li T, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Ning J. Metabolomics analysis reveals the mechanism underlying the improvement in the color and taste of yellow tea after optimized yellowing. Food Chem 2023; 428:136785. [PMID: 37467693 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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In this study, an optimized yellowing process for yellow tea (YT) was developed by response surface methodology. The results showed that increasing the yellowing temperature from 20 °C to 34 °C, increasing the relative humidity from 55% to 67%, and reducing the yellowing time from 48 h to 16 h, caused a 40.5% and 43.2% increase in the yellowness and sweetness of YT, respectively, and improved the consumer acceptability by 36.8%. Moreover, metabolomics was used to explore the involved mechanisms that resulted in the improved YT quality. The optimized yellowing promoted the hydrolysis of 5 gallated catechins, 6 flavonoid glycosides, theogallin and digalloylglucose, resulting in the accumulation of 5 soluble sugars and gallic acid. Meanwhile, it promoted the oxidative polymerization of catechins (e.g., theaflagallin, δ-type dehydrodicatechin and theasinensin A), but decelerated the degradation of chlorophylls. Overall, this optimized yellowing process could serve as a guide to a shorter yellowing cycle.
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- Yuming Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- The National Key Engineering Lab of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, the School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China.
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Xiao L, Yang C, Zhang X, Wang Y, Li Z, Chen Y, Liu Z, Zhu M, Xiao Y. Effects of solid-state fermentation with Bacillus subtilis LK-1 on the volatile profile, catechins composition and antioxidant activity of dark teas. Food Chem X 2023; 19:100811. [PMID: 37780291 PMCID: PMC10534189 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
Abstract
In this study, the solid-state fermentation (SSF) of dark tea was carried out using Bacillus subtilis LK-1, which was isolated from Fu brick tea (FBT). The effects of SSF with B. subtilis on volatile organic compounds (VOCs), non-volatile metabolites, and antioxidant activities of dark tea was investigated. A total of 45 VOCs were identified, primarily consisting of ketones (18), hydrocarbons (8), aldehydes (7), and alcohols (6). Following fermentation, the content of key odor active substances such as linalool, β-ionone, and 3,5-octadiene-2-one significantly increased, resulting in an enhanced floral and fruity aroma of dark tea. Furthermore, new flavor substances like geranyl isovalerate and decanal were produced during SSF, enriching the aroma profile of dark tea. Non-ester catechins demonstrated a drastic increase, while ester catechins remarkably decreased after SSF. Furthermore, SSF led to a slight decrease in the total polyphenols content and antioxidant activity of dark tea. There is a close relationship between VOCs and the main non-volatile metabolites during SSF. Overall, this study highlighted the great impact of SSF with B. subtilis on the metabolites of dark tea and provided valuable insights into the role of bacteria in shaping the metabolite profile of FBT.
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- Leike Xiao
- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Tea Science, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Tea Science, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Tea Science, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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Chen Y, An H, Huang Y, Liu J, Liu Z, Li S, Huang J. Analysis of Non-Volatile Compounds in Jasmine Tea and Jasmine Based on Metabolomics and Sensory Evaluation. Foods 2023; 12:3708. [PMID: 37835360 PMCID: PMC10572636 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Scenting tea with Jasminum sambac is beneficial to forming a unique taste of jasmine tea, which is regulated by numerous compounds. To investigate the relationship between metabolites in jasmine and jasmine tea, as well as the impact of metabolites on the characteristic taste of jasmine tea, the liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, sensory evaluation, and multivariate analysis were applied in this study. A total of 585 and 589 compounds were identified in jasmine tea and jasmine, respectively. After scented, jasmine tea added 70 compounds, which were believed to come from jasmine flowers. Furthermore, seventy-four compounds were identified as key characteristic compounds of jasmine tea, and twenty-two key differential metabolite compounds were believed to be used to distinguish jasmine tea scented differently and contribute to the taste of jasmine tea. Additionally, the relationship between taste compounds and aroma quality was also explored, and it was found that five compounds were positively correlated with the aroma properties of jasmine tea and seven compounds were negatively correlated with the aroma properties of jasmine tea. Overall, these findings provided insights into the future study of the mechanism of taste formation in jasmine tea and provided the theoretical basis for the production of jasmine tea.
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- Yuan Chen
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.C.); (H.A.); (Y.H.); (J.L.); (Z.L.); (S.L.)
- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.C.); (H.A.); (Y.H.); (J.L.); (Z.L.); (S.L.)
- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.C.); (H.A.); (Y.H.); (J.L.); (Z.L.); (S.L.)
- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.C.); (H.A.); (Y.H.); (J.L.); (Z.L.); (S.L.)
- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.C.); (H.A.); (Y.H.); (J.L.); (Z.L.); (S.L.)
- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Gene Resources of Horticultural Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.C.); (H.A.); (Y.H.); (J.L.); (Z.L.); (S.L.)
- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Gene Resources of Horticultural Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.C.); (H.A.); (Y.H.); (J.L.); (Z.L.); (S.L.)
- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Gene Resources of Horticultural Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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Assad M, Ashaolu TJ, Khalifa I, Baky MH, Farag MA. Dissecting the role of microorganisms in tea production of different fermentation levels: a multifaceted review of their action mechanisms, quality attributes and future perspectives. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 39:265. [PMID: 37515645 PMCID: PMC10386955 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-023-03701-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Tea is one of the most popular beverages worldwide, with several health benefits attributed for its rich chemical composition and further associated with fermentation process to improve its quality attributes. Most tea types originate from the leaves of Camellia sinensis with differences in fermentation levels yielding black tea, green tea, pouchong tea, oolong tea. Teas like pu-erh or kombucha to encompass both green and red types are further post-fermented. Tea fermentation is a traditional process involving physical, biochemical, and microbial changes which are associated with improved organoleptic characters, nutritive value, and health outcomes. The production of fermented tea relies on naturally occurring enzymes and microbial metabolic activities. This review focuses on presenting a holistic overview on the effect of different microorganisms including bacteria, yeast, and fungi on the biochemical changes and sensory attributes of fermented tea products reported in research articles along the last 15 years. Moreover, production conditions and major biochemical changes are dissected to present the best factors influencing fermented tea quality. This review presents an evidence-based reference for specialists in tea industry to optimize tea fermentation process for targeted attributes.
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- Matta Assad
- Chemistry Department, School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University, New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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- Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Medicine, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam
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- Food Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Moshtohor, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Badr city, 11829, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Yu J, Zhang K, Wang Y, Zhai X, Wan X. Flavor perception and health benefits of tea. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2023; 106:129-218. [PMID: 37722772 DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2023.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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As one of the most consumed non-alcoholic beverages in the world, tea is acclaimed for its pleasant flavor and various health benefits. Different types of tea present a distinctive flavor and bioactivity due to the changes in the composition and proportion of respective compounds. This article aimed to provide a more comprehensive understanding of tea flavor (including aroma and taste) and the character of tea in preventing and alleviating diseases. The recent advanced modern analytical techniques for revealing flavor components in tea, including enrichment, identification, quantitation, statistics, and sensory evaluation methodologies, were summarized in the following content. Besides, the role of tea in anti-cancer, preventing cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, anti-aging and neuroprotection, and regulating gut microbiota was also listed in this article. Moreover, questions and outlooks were mentioned to objectify tea products' flavor quality and health benefits on a molecular level and significantly promote our understanding of the comprehensive value of tea as a satisfactory health beverage in the future.
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- Jieyao Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, PR China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, PR China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, PR China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, PR China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, PR China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, PR China.
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Zhang JY, Cui HC, Feng ZH, Wang WW, Zhao Y, Deng YL, Jiang HY, Yin JF, Engelhardt UH. Bitterness quantification and simulated taste mechanism of theasinensin A from tea. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1138023. [PMID: 37229471 PMCID: PMC10203438 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1138023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Theasinensin A is an important quality chemical component in tea, but its taste characteristics and the related mechanism are still unclear. The bitterness quantification and simulated taste mechanism of theasinensin A were researched. The results showed that theasinensin A was significantly correlated with the bitterness of tea. The bitterness threshold of theasinensin A was identified as 65 μmol/L for the first time. The dose-over-threshold (DOT) value of theasinensin A was significantly higher than that of caffeine in black tea soup. The concentration-bitterness curve and time-intensity curve of theasinensin A were constructed. The bitterness contribution of theasinensin A in black tea was higher than in oolong and green tea. Theasinensin A had the highest affinity with bitterness receptor protein TAS2R16, which was compared to TAS2R13 and TAS2R14. Theasinensin A was mainly bound to a half-open cavity at the N-terminal of TAS2R13, TAS2R14, and TAS2R16. The different binding capacity, hydrogen bond, and hydrophobic accumulation effect of theasinensin A and bitterness receptor proteins might be the reason why theasinensin A presented different bitterness senses in human oral cavity.
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- Jian-yong Zhang
- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute of Hangzhou Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute of Hangzhou Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Food Chemistry, Brunswick University of Technology, Braunschweig, Germany
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Aroma formation and transformation during sealed yellowing process of Pingyang yellow tea. Food Res Int 2023; 165:112535. [PMID: 36869535 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Yellow tea, a unique type of tea in China which is characterized with yellow color, has gained increasing popularity due to its pleasant taste. However, transformation of aroma compounds during sealed yellowing has been poorly understood. Results of sensory evaluation exhibited that yellowing time was the key factor for flavor and fragrance formation. A total of 52 volatile components during sealed yellowing process of Pingyang yellow soup were further collected and analyzed. The results demonstrated that the sealed yellowing process significantly increased the ratio of alcohol and aldehyde compounds in the aroma volatiles of yellow tea, which were primarily composed of geraniol, linalool, phenylacetaldehyde, linalool oxide and cis-3-hexenol, and their proportion increased with the prolongation of sealed yellowing. Mechanistic speculation revealed that the sealed yellowing process promoted release of alcoholic aroma compounds from their glycoside precursors and enhanced Strecker and oxidative degradation. This study revealed the transformation mechanism of aroma profile during the sealed yellowing process, which would facilitate processing of yellow tea.
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Ye Y, Yan W, Peng L, Zhou J, He J, Zhang N, Cheng S, Cai J. Insights into the key quality components in Se-Enriched green tea and their relationship with Selenium. Food Res Int 2023; 165:112460. [PMID: 36869476 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Selenium-enriched green tea (Se-GT) is of increasing interest because of its health benefits, but its quality components obtained limited research. In this study, Enshi Se-enriched green tea (ESST, high-Se green tea), Pingli Se-enriched green tea (PLST, low-Se green tea), and Ziyang green tea (ZYGT, common green tea) were subjected to sensory evaluation, chemical analysis, and aroma profiling. Chemical profiles in Se-GT were consistent with the taste attributes of the sensory analysis. 9 volatiles were identified as key odorants of Se-GT based on multivariate analysis. Correlations between Se and quality components were further assessed and highly Se-related compounds contents in these three tea samples were compared. The results showed that most amino acids and non-gallated catechins were highly negatively correlated with Se, while gallated catechins exhibited strong positive correlation with Se. And there were strong and significant associations between the key aroma compounds and Se. Moreover, 11 differential markers were found between Se-GTs and common green tea, including catechin, serine, glycine, threonine, l-theanine, alanine, valine, isoleucine, leucine, histidine, and lysine. These findings provide great potential for quality evaluation of Se-GT.
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- Yuanyuan Ye
- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nutritional Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nutritional Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Wuhan 430064, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China.
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- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China.
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- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China.
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Zou C, Chen DQ, He HF, Huang YB, Feng ZH, Chen JX, Wang F, Xu YQ, Yin JF. Impact of tea leaves categories on physicochemical, antioxidant, and sensorial profiles of tea wine. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1110803. [PMID: 36824171 PMCID: PMC9941558 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1110803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Introduction Tea is the main raw material for preparing tea wine. Methods In this research, four types of tea wine were prepared using different categories of tea leaves, including green tea, oolong tea, black tea, and dark tea, and the comparative study looking their physicochemical, sensorial, and antioxidant profiles were carried out. Results The dynamic changes of total soluble solids, amino acids and ethanol concentrations, and pH were similar in four tea wines. The green tea wine (GTW) showed the highest consumption of total soluble solids and amino acids, and produced the highest concentrations of alcohol, malic, succinic, and lactic acid among all tea wines. The analysis of volatile components indicated the number and concentration of esters and alcohols increased significantly after fermentation of tea wines. GTW presented the highest volatile concentration, while oolong tea wine (OTW) showed the highest number of volatile compounds. GTW had the highest total catechins concentration of 404 mg/L and the highest ABTS value (1.63 mmol TEAC/mL), while OTW showed the highest DPPH value (1.00 mmol TEAC/mL). Moreover, OTW showed the highest score of sensory properties. Discussion Therefore, the types of tea leaves used in the tea wine production interfere in its bioactive composition, sensorial, and antioxidant properties.
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- Chun Zou
- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Hangzhou, China,Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Jining, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Hangzhou, China,College of Tea Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Hangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Yong-Quan Xu,
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Hangzhou, China,Jun-Feng Yin,
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Wang H, Li J, Zhang C, Sun B, Zhou Y, Zhou Y, Zhao H. Metabolomics approach, in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity assay provide insights into impact of multiple variations on the vine tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata). Lebensm Wiss Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2023.114578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Effect of β-glucosidase on the aroma of liquid-fermented black tea juice as an ingredient for tea-based beverages. Food Chem 2023; 402:134201. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Xiao H, Yong J, Xie Y, Zhou H. The molecular mechanisms of quality difference for Alpine Qingming green tea and Guyu green tea by integrating multi-omics. Front Nutr 2023; 9:1079325. [PMID: 36687681 PMCID: PMC9854344 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1079325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Harvest time represents one of the crucial factors concerning the quality of alpine green tea. At present, the mechanisms of the tea quality changing with harvest time have been unrevealed. Methods In the current study, fresh tea leaves (qmlc and gylc) and processed leaves (qmgc and gygc) picked during Qingming Festival and Guyu Festival were analyzed by means of sensory evaluation, metabolomics, transcriptomic analysis, and high-throughput sequencing, as well as their endophytic bacteria (qm16s and gy16s). Results The results indicated qmgc possessed higher sensory quality than gygc which reflected from higher relative contents of amino acids, and soluble sugars but lower relative contents of catechins, theaflavins, and flavonols. These differential metabolites created features of light green color, prominent freshness, sweet aftertaste, and mild bitterness for qmgc. Discussion Flavone and flavonol biosynthesis and phenylalanine metabolism were uncovered as the key pathways to differentiate the quality of qmgc and gygc. Endophytic bacteria in leaves further influence the quality by regulating the growth of tea trees and enhancing their disease resistance. Our findings threw some new clues on the tea leaves picking to pursue the balance when facing the conflicts of product quality and economic benefits.
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- Hongshi Xiao
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China,Agricultural and Rural Bureau of Hefeng County, Hefeng, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China,*Correspondence: Haiyan Zhou,
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Tang X, Liu CL, Chen YY, Wei Y, Zhuang XY, Xiao Q, Chen J, Chen FQ, Yang QM, Weng HF, Fang BS, Zhang YH, Xiao AF. Combination of simultaneous extraction–hydrolysis and intermittent feeding of tara pod for efficient production of gallic acid. Biochem Eng J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2022.108666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Li Y, Bai R, Wang J, Li Y, Hu Y, Ren D, Dong W, Yi L. Pear polyphenol oxidase enhances theaflavins in green tea soup through the enzymatic oxidation reaction. EFOOD 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/efd2.35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2023] Open
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Relationship between the Grade and the Characteristic Flavor of PCT (Panyong Congou Black Tea). Foods 2022; 11:foods11182815. [PMID: 36140943 PMCID: PMC9497606 DOI: 10.3390/foods11182815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Panyong Congou black tea (PCT) is one of the most representative and historically famous Congou black teas in China and has been gaining more and more attention for its beneficial health properties. Currently, four grades of PCT are available, based on the raw leaf materials and consumer palatability. The chemical profiles distinguishing different grades of PCT are yet to be defined, nor has the relationship with grade been evaluated. In the present study, chemometric analysis showed that epigallocatechin (EGC), catechin (C), polyphenols, gallic acid (GA), and free amino acids are grade related bio-markers of PCT. These compounds are associated with the sweet and mellow aftertaste of PCT. A total of 34 volatile components were identified, of which the three component types with the highest relative percentages were alcohols (51.34–52.51%), ketones (27.31–30.28%), and aldehydes (12.70–13.18%). Additionally, our results revealed that sweet floral and fruity aromas were positively correlated with six volatile organic compounds (VOCs), 1-pentanol, propyl hexanoate, linalool, cyclohexanone, hexanal, and 2,5-dimethylpyrazine. Clear discrimination was achieved using orthogonal projections to latent structures discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA). The findings provide vital information on the characteristic flavor of each grade of PCT.
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Huang X, Tang Q, Li Q, Lin H, Li J, Zhu M, Liu Z, Wang K. Integrative analysis of transcriptome and metabolome reveals the mechanism of foliar application of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens to improve summer tea quality (Camellia sinensis). PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2022; 185:302-313. [PMID: 35728422 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bacillus amyloliquefaciens is a promising microbial agent for quality improvement in crops; however, the effects of B. amyloliquefaciens biofertilizers on tea leaf metabolites are relatively unknown. Herein, a combination of metabolome profiling and transcriptome analysis was employed to investigate the effects of foliar spraying with B. amyloliquefaciens biofertilizers on tea leaf quality. The tea polyphenol to amino acid ratio (TP/AA), catechin, and caffeine levels decreased, but theanine level increased in tea leaves after foliar spraying with B. amyloliquefaciens. The differentially accumulated metabolites included flavonoids, phenolic acids, organic acids, amino acids, and carbohydrates. The decrease in catechin was correlated with the catechin/flavonoid biosynthesis pathway. The AMPD gene was highly associated with caffeine content, while the GOGAT gene was associated with theanine accumulation. Foliar spraying with B. amyloliquefaciens biofertilizers may improve summer tea quality. Our findings provide a basis for the application of B. amyloliquefaciens biofertilizers in tea plants and new insights on summer tea leaf resource utilization.
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- Xiangxiang Huang
- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients & Hunan Co-innovation Center for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients & Hunan Co-innovation Center for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients & Hunan Co-innovation Center for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients & Hunan Co-innovation Center for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients & Hunan Co-innovation Center for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients & Hunan Co-innovation Center for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients & Hunan Co-innovation Center for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients & Hunan Co-innovation Center for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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Deng S, Zhou X, Dong H, Xu Y, Gao Y, Wang B, Liu X. Mellow and Thick Taste of Pu−Erh Ripe Tea Based on Chemical Properties by Sensory−Directed Flavor Analysis. Foods 2022; 11:foods11152285. [PMID: 35954052 PMCID: PMC9368183 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The mellow and thick taste is a unique characteristic of pu−erh ripe tea infusion, and it is closely related to the chemical composition of pu−erh ripe tea, which is less studied. This paper clarifies and compares the chemical composition of pu−erh ripe tea to that of the raw materials of sun−dried green tea, and uses membrane separation technology to separate pu−erh ripe tea into the rejection liquid and the filtration liquid. The results show that microorganisms transformed most physicochemical components, except caffeine, during the pile fermentation. It was found that total tea polyphenols, soluble proteins, total soluble sugars, theabrownin, and galloylated catechins became enriched in the rejection liquid, and the rejection liquid showed a more obvious mellow and thick characteristic. Taste interactions between crude protein, crude polysaccharide, and theabrownin were determined. They illustrated that the mellow and thick taste of pu−erh ripe tea with the addition of theabrownin increased from 4.45 to 5.13. It is of great significance to explore the chemical basis of the mellow and thick taste in pu−erh tea for guiding the pu−erh tea production process and for improving the quality of pu−erh tea.
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- Sihan Deng
- College of Tea Science, Yunnan Agriculture University, Kunming 650201, China; (S.D.); (X.Z.); (H.D.); (B.W.)
- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China;
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- College of Tea Science, Yunnan Agriculture University, Kunming 650201, China; (S.D.); (X.Z.); (H.D.); (B.W.)
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- College of Tea Science, Yunnan Agriculture University, Kunming 650201, China; (S.D.); (X.Z.); (H.D.); (B.W.)
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China;
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China;
- Correspondence: (Y.G.); (X.L.)
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- College of Tea Science, Yunnan Agriculture University, Kunming 650201, China; (S.D.); (X.Z.); (H.D.); (B.W.)
- Yunnan Organic Tea Industry Intelligent Engineering Research Center, Kunming 650201, China
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Organic Tea Garden Construction in Universities of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Tea Science, Yunnan Agriculture University, Kunming 650201, China; (S.D.); (X.Z.); (H.D.); (B.W.)
- Yunnan Organic Tea Industry Intelligent Engineering Research Center, Kunming 650201, China
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Organic Tea Garden Construction in Universities of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China
- Correspondence: (Y.G.); (X.L.)
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Impact of harvest season on bioactive compounds, amino acids and in vitro antioxidant capacity of white tea through multivariate statistical analysis. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Wang C, Nie C, Du X, Xu W, Zhang X, Tan X, Li Q, Bian J, Li P. Evaluation of sensory and safety quality characteristics of “high mountain tea”. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 10:3338-3354. [PMID: 36249988 PMCID: PMC9548367 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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High mountain tea (HT) is widely acknowledged as an essential resource of high‐quality tea due to its adaptation to superior ecological environments. In this study, the sensory (aroma and taste) and safety (heavy metals and pesticide residues) characteristics of HT were characterized through sensory evaluation, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC‐MS), liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC‐MS), flavor activity value, and risk factor analysis. The results elucidated that the aroma sensory characteristics of HT were tender and green, accompanied by sweet and slight chestnut. A total of 8 aroma compounds were identified as the primary substances contributing to the unique aroma characteristics; the difference in the ratio of "green substances" and "chestnut substances" might be the reason for different aroma characteristics in HT and LT (low mountain tea). The taste sensory characteristics of HT were high in freshness and sweetness but low in bitterness and astringency. The high content of soluble sugar (SS), nonester catechins, sweet free amino acids, and low content of caffeine and tea polyphenols were the primary reasons for its taste characteristics. Low temperature stress might be the most fundamental reason for flavor characteristics formation in HT. Furthermore, the pollution risks of 5 heavy metals and 50 pesticide residues in HT were less than 1. The complex ecosystem and low chemical control level were speculated to be the primary reasons for the high safety quality of HT. Overall, these findings provide a more comprehensive understanding of quality characteristics and their formation mechanisms in HT.
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- Cong‐ming Wang
- Sichuan Agricultural University Chengdu China
- Tea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province Chengdu China
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- Chengdu Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences Chengdu China
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- Sichuan Agricultural University Chengdu China
- Tea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province Chengdu China
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- Sichuan Agricultural University Chengdu China
- Tea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province Chengdu China
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- Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences Chengdu China
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- Sichuan Agricultural University Chengdu China
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- Sichuan Agricultural University Chengdu China
- Tea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province Chengdu China
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Wang X, Li N, Chen S, Ge YH, Xiao Y, Zhao M, Wu JL. MS-FINDER Assisted in Understanding the Profile of Flavonoids in Temporal Dimension during the Fermentation of Pu-erh Tea. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:7085-7094. [PMID: 35635519 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c01595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Flavonoid represents a significant class of secondary metabolites in Pu-erh tea with benefits to human health. For a rapid and complete discovery of such compounds, we established a data mining workflow that integrates software MS-DIAL, MS-FINDER, and molecular networking analysis. As a result, 181 flavonoids were tentatively annotated including 22 first found in Pu-erh tea, and two of them were potentially new molecules. The dynamic alteration of these flavonoids during Pu-erh fermentation was further investigated. They all showed a trend of first increasing and then decreasing. Moreover, statistical analysis showed that the first to third pile turnings of the fermentation process had a greater impact on the changes of flavonoids. Partial metabolic pathways were proposed. This study provides a quick and automatic strategy for flavonoid profiling. The temporal dimension of flavonoids during fermentation may serve as a theoretical basis for Pu-erh tea manufacturing technology and study on substance foundation.
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- Xuan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa 999078, Macau, SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa 999078, Macau, SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa 999078, Macau, SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa 999078, Macau, SAR, China
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- Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa 999078, Macau, SAR, China
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- College of Longrun Pu-erh Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, Yunnan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa 999078, Macau, SAR, China
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Gao Y, Cao QQ, Chen YH, Granato D, Wang JQ, Yin JF, Zhang XB, Wang F, Chen JX, Xu YQ. Effects of the Baking Process on the Chemical Composition, Sensory Quality, and Bioactivity of Tieguanyin Oolong Tea. Front Nutr 2022; 9:881865. [PMID: 35651510 PMCID: PMC9150783 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.881865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Tieguanyin oolong tea (TOT), a semi-oxidized tea originating from Anxi county in China, is categorized into jade TOT, medium-baked TOT, and deep-baked TOT, based on different baking processes. To study the effects of baking, chemical analysis, sensory evaluation, and bioactivity assessments of the three TOTs were conducted. The results indicated that the baking process promoted the formation of colored macromolecules (e.g., theabrownins), which affected the color of tea infusion. Free amino acids underwent the Maillard reaction and generated specific Maillard reaction products, such as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and furfural, which modified the taste and aroma. Floral and fresh volatiles were remarkably reduced, while multiple new volatiles were produced, forming a typically baked aroma. The antioxidant activity and antibacterial activity were reduced after baking, which might be associated with the decrease of monomeric catechins. These results provide a scientific basis for understanding the changes caused by the baking process.
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- Ying Gao
- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Hangzhou, China
- Jun-Feng Yin,
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- National Tea Quality Supervision and Inspection Center, Fujian, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yong-Quan Xu,
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Liang S, Gao Y, Fu YQ, Chen JX, Yin JF, Xu YQ. Innovative technologies in tea beverage processing for quality improvement. Curr Opin Food Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2022.100870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Kim M, Park SK. Effects of enzyme treatment on volatile and non-volatile compounds in dried green tea leaves. Food Sci Biotechnol 2022; 31:539-547. [PMID: 35529688 PMCID: PMC9033917 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-022-01063-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Green tea contains polyphenols, mainly four catechins, including (-)-epigallocatechin gallate, (-)-epicatechin gallate, (-)-epigallocatechin, and (-)-epicatechin. Enzyme tannase is known to hydrolyze gallated catechins into non-gallated catechins and gallic acid (GA). In this study, dried green tea leaves were treated with tannase to determine changes of volatile and non-volatile compounds by the hydrolysis. The results indicated that (-)-epigallocatechin, (-)-epicatechin, and GA increased, while (-)-epigallocatechin gallate and (-)-epicatechin gallate decreased after the treatment. The GA level increased in the treated samples, which increased titratable acidity significantly, while the pH became lower. Furthermore, the antioxidant activity of the tannase-treated tea leaves increased. The level of glycosidically bound aromas decreased with the concomitant increase of corresponding volatile compounds, while some alcohols derived from fatty acids decreased significantly after the treatment. These results suggest that tannase-treatment influences both volatile and non-volatile compounds in dried green tea leaves.
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- Mingi Kim
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104 Republic of Korea
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Ye JH, Ye Y, Yin JF, Jin J, Liang YR, Liu RY, Tang P, Xu YQ. Bitterness and astringency of tea leaves and products: Formation mechanism and reducing strategies. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Wei Y, Yin X, Wu H, Zhao M, Huang J, Zhang J, Li T, Ning J. Improving the flavor of summer green tea (Camellia sinensis L.) using the yellowing process. Food Chem 2022; 388:132982. [PMID: 35447593 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Summer green tea (SGT) has poor flavor due to its high levels of bitterness and astringency. The present study aimed to improve the flavor of SGT using the yellowing process. The results showed that after the yellowing process, the sweetness and overall acceptability increased, and the content of gallated catechins and flavonol glycosides decreased by 30.2% and 27.4%, respectively, as did the bitterness and astringency of SGT. Yellowing caused a decrease in the concentration of some aroma compounds, such as (z)-3-hexen-1-ol, 1-hexanol, pentanal, heptanal and 1-octanol, which caused grassy, floral and fruity aromas. In contrast, the concentrations of 1-octen-3-ol, benzene acetaldehyde and β-ionone increased, which have mushroom and sweet aromas. Meanwhile, the sweetness and umami of SGT were enhanced by the addition of selected aroma compounds (1-octen-3-ol, benzene acetaldehyde and β-ionone), demonstrating that the yellowing process improves the flavor of SGT through odor-taste interactions.
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- Yuming Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China.
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Ren Y, Hou Y, Granato D, Zha M, Xu W, Zhang L. Metabolomics, sensory evaluation, and enzymatic hydrolysis reveal the effect of storage on the critical astringency-active components of crude Pu-erh tea. J Food Compost Anal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Liang S, Wang F, Chen J, Granato D, Li L, Yin JF, Xu YQ. Optimization of a tannase-assisted process for obtaining teas rich in theaflavins from Camelia sinensis leaves. Food Chem X 2022; 13:100203. [PMID: 35499033 PMCID: PMC9039937 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2022.100203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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This work aimed at optimizing the extraction of theaflavins for the development of a potentially functional tea beverage using different technological parameters as factors. Green tea leaves treated with tannase provided a beverage with significant higher amount (4.7-fold) of theaflavin (TF) compared to the pure withered leaf fermentation. For black tea, the optimized process conditions to produce a beverage with high TF (0.269 μg/mL) concentration were: 6 g of leaves/400 mL, a low fermentation temperature of 25 °C with the absence of buffer and pH control, an intermediate fermentation time (60 min) and a relatively low aeration rate (0.8-1.0 L/min). The tea liquid produced under optimized fermentation conditions appears to be ideal for making a black tea beverage with surplus summer tea leaves and brings economic benefits.
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- Shuang Liang
- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
- Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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Huang Y, Goh RMV, Pua A, Liu SQ, Sakumoto S, Oh HY, Ee KH, Sun J, Lassabliere B, Yu B. Effect of three milling processes (cyclone-, bead- and stone-millings) on the quality of matcha: Physical properties, taste and aroma. Food Chem 2022; 372:131202. [PMID: 34607047 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Analysis of three matcha (cyclone-, bead- and stone-milled) revealed differences in their sizes and surface morphologies. Using liquid chromatography, 4 sugars, 6 organic acids, 18 amino acids and 9 polyphenols were detected in all matcha samples and shown to present in different amount. Moreover, 108 volatile compounds were detected and 30 potential flavour-contributing compounds were quantified by gas chromatography time-of-flight mass spectrometry using headspace-stir bar sorptive extraction-thin-film solid-phase microextraction (HS-SBSE-TFSPME). Sensory evaluation by a trained panel found that the matcha samples possess different notes (cyclone-milled: leafy; bead-milled: fishy; and stone-milled: roasty) which is supported by the volatile compound analysis. Finally, the three matcha were differentiated based on non-volatile and volatile components using principal component analysis, and the correlation between chemical composition and sensory evaluation data was carried out using partial least square regression. In conclusion, milling processes clearly affected the physical, chemical and sensory qualities of matcha.
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- Yunle Huang
- Mane SEA PTE LTD, 3 Biopolis Drive, #07-17/18/19 Synapse, Singapore 138623, Singapore; Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, S14 Level 5, Science Drive 2, Singapore 117542, Singapore
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- Mane SEA PTE LTD, 3 Biopolis Drive, #07-17/18/19 Synapse, Singapore 138623, Singapore; Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, S14 Level 5, Science Drive 2, Singapore 117542, Singapore
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- Mane SEA PTE LTD, 3 Biopolis Drive, #07-17/18/19 Synapse, Singapore 138623, Singapore; Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, S14 Level 5, Science Drive 2, Singapore 117542, Singapore
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, S14 Level 5, Science Drive 2, Singapore 117542, Singapore
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- Fukujuen Co. Ltd, 3-1-1 Saganakadai, Kizugawa-shi, Kyoto 619-0223, Japan
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- Mane SEA PTE LTD, 3 Biopolis Drive, #07-17/18/19 Synapse, Singapore 138623, Singapore
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- Mane SEA PTE LTD, 3 Biopolis Drive, #07-17/18/19 Synapse, Singapore 138623, Singapore
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- Mane SEA PTE LTD, 3 Biopolis Drive, #07-17/18/19 Synapse, Singapore 138623, Singapore
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- Mane SEA PTE LTD, 3 Biopolis Drive, #07-17/18/19 Synapse, Singapore 138623, Singapore
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- Mane SEA PTE LTD, 3 Biopolis Drive, #07-17/18/19 Synapse, Singapore 138623, Singapore.
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Liu L, Guo J, Zhou XF, Li Z, Zhou HX, Song WQ. Characterization and Secretory Expression of a Thermostable Tannase from Aureobasidium melanogenum T9: Potential Candidate for Food and Agricultural Industries. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 9:769816. [PMID: 35211468 PMCID: PMC8861512 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.769816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Being a key industrial enzyme, tannase is extensively applied in various fields. Despite the characterizations of a large number of tannases, there are hardly a few tannases with exceptional thermostability. In this detailed study, a tannase-encoding gene named tanA was identified from Aureobasidium melanogenum T9 and heterologously expressed in Yarrowia lipolytica host of food grade. The purified tannase TanA with a molecular weight of above 63.0 kDa displayed a specific activity of 941.4 U/mg. Moreover, TanA showed optimum activity at 60°C and pH 6.0. Interestingly, TanA exhibited up to 61.3% activity after incubation for 12 h at 55°C, signifying its thermophilic property and distinguished thermostability. Additionally, TanA was a multifunctional tannase with high specific activities to catalyze the degradation of various gallic acid esters. Therefore, this study presents a novel tannase, TanA, with remarkable properties, posing as a potential candidate for food and agricultural processing.
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- Lu Liu
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China.,School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- Clinical Trial Research Center, The Affiliated Central Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Linyi Vocational University of Science and Technology, Linyi, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China
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Comparative Analysis of Purine Alkaloids and Main Quality Components of the Three Camellia Species in China. Foods 2022; 11:foods11050627. [PMID: 35267260 PMCID: PMC8909160 DOI: 10.3390/foods11050627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Tea (Camelliasinensis var. sinensis) is a widely consumed caffeine-containing beverage, however the Camellia genus also includes other species, which are consumed as tea in their local growing regions. Presently, HPLC analysis assessed 126 unique Camellia germplasms belonging to three Camellia species, C. sinensis var. pubilimba Chang (Csp), C. gymnogyna Chang (CgC) and C. crassicolumna Chang (CcC). Theobromine was the predominant purine alkaloid in all species, representing over 90% of purine alkaloids in Csp and CgC, and 50% in CcC. Significant variability existed in purine alkaloid patterns both between and within species, and some germplasms possessed highly unique alkaloid profiles. Sensory evaluation and quality composition analysis of green tea products produced from the three Camellia species suggested their unsuitability for use in tea production due to their unpalatable flavor. The results of this study revealed the differences in purine alkaloids and main quality components between Camellia species and tea, which contributed to understand why tea, rather than other Camellia species, has become a popular beverage in the world after long-term artificial selection. In addition, unique alkaloid profiles suggest usefulness of these germplasm resources in future breeding of decaffeinated tea plant varieties and alkaloid metabolism research.
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Yin Q, Wei Y, Han X, Chen J, Gao H, Sun W. Unraveling the Glucosylation of Astringency Compounds of Horse Chestnut via Integrative Sensory Evaluation, Flavonoid Metabolism, Differential Transcriptome, and Phylogenetic Analysis. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 12:830343. [PMID: 35185970 PMCID: PMC8850972 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.830343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The seeds of Chinese horse chestnut are used as a source of starch and escin, whereas the potential use of whole plant has been ignored. The astringency and bitterness of tea produced from the leaves and flowers were found to be significantly better than those of green tea, suggesting that the enriched flavonoids maybe sensory determinates. During 47 flavonoids identified in leaves and flowers, seven flavonol glycosides in the top 10 including astragalin and isoquercitrin were significantly higher content in flowers than in leaves. The crude proteins of flowers could catalyze flavonol glucosides' formation, in which three glycosyltransferases contributed to the flavonol glucosylation were screened out by multi-dimensional integration of transcriptome, evolutionary analyses, recombinant enzymatic analysis and molecular docking. The deep exploration for flavonol profile and glycosylation provides theoretical and experimental basis for utilization of flowers and leaves of Aesculus chinensis as additives and dietary supplements.
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- Qinggang Yin
- Artemisinin Research Center, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Artemisinin Research Center, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Botanical Garden, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Artemisinin Research Center, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Artemisinin Research Center, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Yu F, Chen C, Chen S, Wang K, Huang H, Wu Y, He P, Tu Y, Li B. Dynamic changes and mechanisms of organic acids during black tea manufacturing process. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Effects of phenolic acids and quercetin-3-O-rutinoside on the bitterness and astringency of green tea infusion. NPJ Sci Food 2022; 6:8. [PMID: 35087059 PMCID: PMC8795203 DOI: 10.1038/s41538-022-00124-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Phenolic acids are important taste components in green tea. The aim of this study was to analyze the taste characteristics of phenolic acids and their influence on the bitterness and astringency of green tea by sensory evaluation and chemical determination. The major tea phenolic acids and quercetin-3-O-rutinoside (Que-rut) were significantly positively correlated with the bitterness (r = 0.757, p < 0.01; r = 0.605, p < 0.05) and astringency (r = 0.870, p < 0.01; r = 0.576, p < 0.05) of green tea infusion. The phenolic acids have a sour and astringent taste, whereas Que-rut has a mild astringent taste. Phenolic acids and Que-rut can increase the bitterness of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). However, these components behaved differently for astringency on EGCG. Gallic acid (GA) enhances the astringency throughout all the concentrations in this study. While it seemed to be double effects of caffeic acid (CA), chlorogenic acid (CGA), and Que-rut on that, i.e., the inhibition at lower concentrations (CA: 0–0.2 mM; CGA: 0–0.2 mM; Que-rut: 0–0.05 mM) but enhancement at higher ones. The phenolic acids and Que-rut interacted synergistically with tea infusion and as their concentration increased, the synergistic enhancement of the bitterness and astringency of tea infusion increased. These findings help provide a theoretical basis for improving the taste of middle and green tea.
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Cao QQ, Fu YQ, Wang JQ, Zhang L, Wang F, Yin JF, Xu YQ. Sensory and chemical characteristics of Tieguanyin oolong tea after roasting. Food Chem X 2021; 12:100178. [PMID: 34927052 PMCID: PMC8651997 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2021.100178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Roasting, a critical process for oolong tea, has been applied to Tieguanyin tea to improve flavor attributes. To investigate the effects of the roasting on the flavor of Tieguanyin, the global metabolomics analysis on the non-volatile and volatile components were proceeded. The weakening of bitterness and astringency, caused by roasting, may be attributed to the decreasing of flavonoids glycosides and procyanidins, whereas the enhancing of sweet aftertaste to the increasing of gallic acid. Besides, l-theanine flavan-3-ols adducts (N-ehtyl-2-pyrrolidinone substituted flavan-3-ols) increased dramatically at 130 °C compared with 105 °C, with the reduction of l-theanine and flavan-3-ols. Meanwhile, high temperature hampered the volatiles' diversity and intensity, resulting from the lowering of floral volatiles, i.e., β-ionone, jasmine, and nerolidol, yet the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds increased, e.g., pyrroles and pyrazines. The results can help to comprehensively understand the influences of roasting technology on the flavor and chemistry of oolong tea.
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- Qing-Qing Cao
- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China.,Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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Han Z, Wen M, Zhang H, Zhang L, Wan X, Ho CT. LC-MS based metabolomics and sensory evaluation reveal the critical compounds of different grades of Huangshan Maofeng green tea. Food Chem 2021; 374:131796. [PMID: 34906807 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Six grades of Huangshan Maofeng (HSMF) green tea were studied by LC-MS based metabolomics combined with sensory evaluation on bitterness, astringency and sweet aftertaste. Although there was no significant correlation (p > 0.05) between tea grades and the contents of total polyphenols and flavonoids, non-targeted metabolomics revealed that all grades of tea could be classified into two groups, group 1 (T1, T2) and group 2 (T3, 1, 2, 3). The main marker compounds responsible for distinguishing the two groups were procyanidins, flavonoid glycosides, and four hydrolysable tannins, including monogalloyl glucose, digalloyl glucose, trigalloyl glucose and galloyl-hexahydroxydiphenoyl-glucose. The Pearson correlation coefficients of these hydrolysable tannins with HSMF green tea grades were between 0.82 and 0.95. Furthermore, their Pearson correlation coefficients regarding sweet aftertaste were in the range of 0.73-0.83. This study suggested combination of metabolomics and sensory evaluation could provide an insight in searching for more potential taste-active components.
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- Zisheng Han
- Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, China.
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Liang S, Granato D, Zou C, Gao Y, Zhu Y, Zhang L, Yin JF, Zhou W, Xu YQ. Processing technologies for manufacturing tea beverages: From traditional to advanced hybrid processes. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Metabolite differentiation and antiobesity effects between different grades of Yuexi Cuilan green tea. J Funct Foods 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Identification and Classification of the Tea Samples by Using Sensory Mechanism and Arduino UNO. INVENTIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/inventions6040094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Tea is the most popular hot beverageworldwide. In 2020, the value of the global tea market was almost USD 200 billion, and is estimated to reach up to USD 318 billion by the year 2025. Tea has been included as part ofa regular diet for centuries because of its various health benefits. However, tea is acidic, and over-consumption causes heat problems, disturbance of the sleep cycle, tooth erosion, and low calcium absorption in the body. Strong tea concentration is very harmful and toxic. The safe consumption of tea should be guaranteed. The treatment applied in this research work is on sensory mechanisms and Arduino UNO. The objective of this paper is to find out community interest in a particular tea species and inform them about tea overdose.The acidity is mapped with tea taste in terms of strong, medium, and low flavors. Based on the data analysis, the results differentiatethe acidity level of black tea (pH: 3.89–4.08) as very high, green tea (pH: 4.68–4.70) is in the 2nd position, and the energy drink Herbalife Nutrition (pH: 5.59–5.64) is the least acidic comparatively, with a proportion ratio 1:10 of tea to water. Experimental analysis reveals that in the additives, lemon is most acidic, followed byginger, lemongrass, and Tulasi.
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Wen M, Cui Y, Dong CX, Zhang L. Quantitative changes in monosaccharides of Keemun black tea and qualitative analysis of theaflavins-glucose adducts during processing. Food Res Int 2021; 148:110588. [PMID: 34507733 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Monosaccharides of Keemun black tea were quantitatively determined by high performance liquid chromatography coupled with 3-methyl-1-phenyl-2-pyrazolin-5-one (PMP) pre-column derivatization. The methodology of developed analytical method was established with good linearity, recovery, repeatability and precision. The quantitative results showed that D-mannose, D-glucuronic acid, D-glucose, D-galactose and L-arabinose were detected in Keemun black tea samples. D-glucose was the predominant monosaccharide in black tea, and its concentration was continuously increased from fresh tea leaves to fermentation, but after drying its concentration was significantly decreased. Meanwhile, theaflavins' concentrations were obviously decreased after drying. When theaflavins were heated with D-glucose, the loss of theaflavins was increased. Correspondingly, theaflavins also prevented the caramelization of D-glucose and restored the loss of D-glucose during heating. Through the liquid chromatography/electrospray tandem mass spectrometry some theaflavins glucose adducts were identified.
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- Mingchun Wen
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnosis, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China.
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