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Yu Y, Zhu X, Yuan B, Chen M, Wang J, Zhu L, Jiang Y, Yuan H, Hua J. Investigation of non-volatile metabolite variations during round green tea processing and effect of pan-frying degree using untargeted metabolomics and objective quantification. Food Chem 2024; 457:140067. [PMID: 38959681 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140067] [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: 02/18/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Round green tea (RGT) presents unique properties and is widely distributed in China, and during processing, it undergoes dynamic changes in non-volatile metabolites (NVMs), which are poorly understood. Utilizing UHPLC-Q-Exactive/MS analysis, this study comprehensively characterized 216 NVMs during RGT processing and identified fixation and pan-frying as key processes influencing NVMs. Additionally, 23 key differential NVMs were screened, with amino acid and flavonoid metabolism highlighted as key metabolic pathways for RGT taste and color quality. The impact of pan-frying degree on shape, color, and taste was also explored. Moderate pan-frying led to optimal results, including a tight and round shape, green and bright color, mellow and umami taste, and reduced astringent and bitter taste NVMs, including epigallocatechin gallate, procyanidin B2, myricetin 3-O-galactoside, quinic acid, strictinin, phenylalanine, and theobromine. This study addresses the NVM research gap in RGT processing, thus providing a technical foundation for the precision-oriented processing of high-quality tea.
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- Yaya Yu
- 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR China.
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Yang G, Zhu Y, Shi J, Peng Q, Lin Z, Lv H. Effects of anaerobic treatment on the non-volatile components and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity of purple-colored leaf tea. Food Chem X 2024; 23:101649. [PMID: 39139484 PMCID: PMC11321371 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101649] [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: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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This study investigated the effect of anaerobic treatment on the non-volatile components and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity in purple-colored leaf tea. Results showed that after 8 h of anaerobic treatment, the γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) content significantly increased from 0.02 mg/g to 1.72 mg/g (p < 0.05), while lactic acid content gradually rose from non-detectable levels to 3.56 mg/g. Notably, certain flavonols like quercetin and myricetin exhibited significant increments, whereas the total anthocyanins (1.01 mg/g) and epigallocatechin-3-(3''-O-methyl) gallate (13.47 mg/g) contents remained almost unchanged. Furthermore, the ACE inhibition rate of purple-colored leaf tea increased significantly from 42.16% to 49.20% (p < 0.05) at a concentration of 2 mg/mL. Moreover, galloylated catechins showed stronger ACE inhibitory activity than non-galloylated catechins in both in vitro ACE inhibitory activity and molecular docking analysis. These findings might contribute to the development of special purple-colored leaf tea products with potential therapy for hypertension.
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- Gaozhong Yang
- 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
- Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, 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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- 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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- 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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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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Qi D, Shi Y, Lu M, Ma C, Dong C. Effect of withering/spreading on the physical and chemical properties of tea: A review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2024; 23:e70010. [PMID: 39267185 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.70010] [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: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024]
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Withering and spreading, though slightly differing in their parameters, share the same aim of moisture reduction in tea leaves, and they have a strong impact on the physical and chemical properties of tea. Even though researchers tend to pay close attention to the characteristic crafts of different teas, increasing investigations begin to focus on the withering process due to its profound effects on the composition and content of quality-related compounds. This review provides an overview of tea withering process to address questions comprehensively during withering. Hence, it is expected in this review to figure out factors that affect withering results, the way withering influences the physical and chemical properties of withered leaves and tea quality, and intelligent technologies and devices targeted at withering processes to promote the modernization of the tea industry. Herein, several key withering parameters, including duration, temperature, humidity, light irradiation, airflow, and more, are tailored to different tea types, demanding further exploration of advanced withering devices and real-time monitoring systems. The development of real-time monitoring technology enables objective and real-time adjustment of withering status in order to optimize withering results. Tea quality, including taste, aroma, and color quality, is first shaped during withering due to the change of composition and content of quality-related metabolites through (non)enzymatic reactions, which are easily influenced by the factors above. A thorough understanding of withering is key to improving tea quality effectively and scientifically.
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- Dandan Qi
- Tea Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Liu M, Shi L, Guo J, Gu Y, Li S, Yi L, Ren D, Li B. Determination of organic acids for predicting sourness intensity of tea beverage by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and chemometrics methods. J Sep Sci 2024; 47:e2300628. [PMID: 38801755 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300628] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The contents of organic acids (OAs) in tea beverage and their relationship with taste intensity have not been fully understood. In this work, a rapid (10 min for a single run) and sensitive (limits of quantification: 0.0044-0.4486 µg/mL) method was developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of 17 OAs in four types of tea, based on liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry with multiple reaction monitoring mode. The contents of 17 OAs in 96 tea samples were measured at levels between 0.01 and 11.80 g/kg (dried weight). Quinic acid, citric acid, and malic acid were determined as the major OAs in green, black, and raw pu-erh teas, while oxalic acid and tartaric acid exhibited the highest contents in ripe pu-erh tea. Taking the OAs composition as input features, a partial least squares regression model was proposed to predict the sourness intensity of tea beverages. The model achieved a root-mean-square error of 0.58 and a coefficient of determination of 0.84 for the testing set. The proposed model provides a theoretical way to evaluate the sensory quality of tea infusion based on its chemical composition.
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- Meiyan Liu
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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Wang H, Feng X, Blank I, Zhu Y, Liu Z, Ni L, Lin CC, Zhang Y, Liu Y. Differences of Typical Wuyi Rock Tea in Taste and Nonvolatiles Profile Revealed by Multisensory Analysis and LC-MS-Based Metabolomics. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:8715-8730. [PMID: 38564531 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c08694] [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: 04/04/2024]
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Wuyi Rock tea, specifically Shuixian and Rougui, exhibits distinct sensory characteristics. In this study, we investigated the sensory and metabolite differences between Shuixian and Rougui. Quantitative description analysis revealed that Rougui exhibited higher intensity in bitter, thick, harsh, and numb tastes, while Shuixian had stronger salty and umami tastes. Nontargeted metabolomics identified 151 compounds with 66 compounds identified as key differential metabolites responsible for metabolic discrimination. Most of the catechins and flavonoids were enriched in Rougui tea, while epigallocatechin-3,3'-di-O-gallate, epigallocatechin-3,5-di-O-gallate, gallocatechin-3,5-di-O-gallate, isovitexin, and theaflavanoside I were enriched in Shuixian tea. Catechins, kaempferol, quercetin, and myricetin derivatives were positively correlated with bitter taste and numb sensation. Sour taste was positively correlated to organic acids. Amino acids potentially contributed to salty and umami tastes. These results provide further insights into the taste characteristics and the relationship between taste attributes and specific metabolites in Wuyi Rock tea.
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- Haoli Wang
- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- IBK Food & Beverage Consultancy Sàrl, 1073 Savigny, Switzerland
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Institute of Food Science &Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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- Institute of Food Science &Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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- Department of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Technology, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30015, China
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- Key Lab of Meat Processing of Sichuan Province, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Xie Z, Zhang D, Zhu J, Luo Q, Liu J, Zhou J, Wang X, Chen Y, Yu Z, Ni D. Mechanism of aroma enhancement methods in accelerating Congou black tea acidification subjected to room temperature storage. Food Chem 2024; 438:137837. [PMID: 37979270 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137837] [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: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Acidification of aroma-enhanced black tea during storage was studied. UPLC-Q-TOF/MS (Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography and Quadrupole-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer) and HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) analysis of non-volatile substances and organic acids revealed a decrease of soluble sugars and amino acids in aroma-enhanced black tea, while an increase in organic acids such as oxalic acid, malic acid and quinic acid. Further in vitro experiments indicated that the acidification of aroma-enhanced tea during storage can be attributed to decomposition of sugars and amino acids by heating, oxidation of aromatic aldehydes. Meanwhile, the amino acids, catechins, soluble sugars and flavonoids that constitute the taste of black tea are further reduced, changing the taste composition of tea infusion and further increasing its acidity. This study revealed the reasons for black tea acidification during aroma enhancement and storage and provided a theoretical basis for improving black tea quality.
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- Zixuan Xie
- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China; Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China; Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China; Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China.
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Ren ZW, Pan HJ, Hu C, Le MM, Long YH, Xu Q, Xie ZW, Ling TJ. Rolling forms the diversities of small molecular nonvolatile metabolite profile and consequently shapes the bacterial community structure for Keemun black tea. Food Res Int 2024; 181:114094. [PMID: 38448096 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114094] [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: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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The detailed dynamics of small molecular nonvolatile chemical and bacterial diversities, as well as their relationship are still unclear in the manufacturing process of Keemun black tea (KMBT). Herein, mass spectrometry-based untargeted metabolomics, Feature-based Molecular Networking (FBMN) and bacterial DNA amplicon sequencing were used to investigate the dense temporal samples of the manufacturing process. For the first time, we reveal that the pyrogallol-type catechins are oxidized asynchronously before catechol-type catechins during the black tea processing. Rolling is the key procedure for forming the small molecular nonvolatile metabolite profile (SMNMetProf), increasing the metabolite richness, and then shaping the bacterial community structure in the KMBT manufacturing process, which decreases both molecular weight and molecular polarity of the small molecular nonvolatile metabolites. The SMNMetProf of black tea is formed by the endogenous enzymatic oxidation of tea leaves, rather than bacterial fermentation.
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- Zhi-Wei Ren
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, PR China
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- Sunriver Tea Co., Ltd, Huangshan 245600, Anhui, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, PR China.
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Ma YY, Wang JQ, Gao Y, Cao QQ, Wang F, Chen JX, Feng ZH, Yin JF, Xu YQ. Effect of the type of brewing water on the sensory and physicochemical properties of light-scented and strong-scented Tieguanyin oolong teas. Food Chem X 2024; 21:101099. [PMID: 38235347 PMCID: PMC10792187 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.101099] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Variations in the quality of brewing water profoundly impact tea flavor. This study systematically investigated the effects of four common water sources, including pure water (PW), mountain spring water (MSW), mineral water (MW) and natural water (NW) on the flavor of Tieguanyin tea infusion. Brewing with MW resulted in a flat taste and turbid aroma, mainly due to the low leaching of tea flavor components and complex interactions with mineral ions (mainly Ca2+, Mg2+). Tea infusions brewed with NW exhibited the highest relative contents of total volatile compounds, while those brewed with PW had the lowest. NW and MSW, with moderate mineralization, were conducive to improving the aroma quality of tea infusion and were more suitable for brewing both aroma types of Tieguanyin. These findings offer valuable insights into the effect of brewing water on the sensory and physicochemical properties of oolong teas.
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- Yuan-Yuan Ma
- 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, 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 Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 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 Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, 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, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, 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, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, 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, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, 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, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, 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, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, 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, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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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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Yang Y, Xie J, Wang Q, Deng Y, Zhu L, Zhu J, Yuan H, Jiang Y. Understanding the dynamic changes of volatile and non-volatile metabolites in black tea during processing by integrated volatolomics and UHPLC-HRMS analysis. Food Chem 2024; 432:137124. [PMID: 37633132 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137124] [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: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Processing technology has an important effect on the flavor quality of black tea. However, the dynamic changes of volatile and non-volatile metabolites in black tea during processing are poorly understood. In this study, the volatile and non-volatile compounds during black tea processing were comprehensively characterized by integrated volatolomics and UHPLC-Q-Exactive/MS analysis. Volatile and non-volatile metabolites changed continuously throughout the processing process, especially during the withering stage. A total of 178 volatile metabolites and 103 non-volatile metabolites were identified. Among them, 11 volatile components with relative odor activity value greater than 1 (including dimethyl sulfide, 3-methylbutanal, 2-methylbutanal, β-myrcene, β-ocimene, linalool, methyl salicylate, β-cyclocitral, β-citral, citral, and β-ionone) were regarded as key aroma-active components responsible for finished black tea with sweet aroma. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of dynamic evolution trajectory of volatile and non-volatile metabolites during processing, which lays a theoretical foundation for the targeted processing of high-quality black tea.
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- Yanqin Yang
- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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Yang S, Pathak S, Tang H, Zhang D, Chen Y, Ntezimana B, Ni D, Yu Z. Non-Targeted Metabolomics Reveals the Effects of Different Rolling Methods on Black Tea Quality. Foods 2024; 13:325. [PMID: 38275692 PMCID: PMC10815122 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020325] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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A non-targeted metabolomics approach and sensory evaluation, coupled with multivariate statistical analysis, systematically uncover the impact of the rolling time on the quality parameters of black tea. GC-MS analysis reveals that a moderate extension of rolling time favorably contributes to the accumulation of characteristic aroma components in black tea. The volatile components reach their highest concentration in black tea samples processed during an 80-min rolling period. UHPLC-Q-TOF/MS analysis demonstrates a substantial decrease in the contents of catechins and flavonoids with an increase in rolling time. Simultaneously, the production of theaflavins, coupled with the degradation of green bitterness volatiles (GBVs), significantly contributes to the formation of endogenous aroma components in black tea. These findings underscore the close relationship between rolling time control and black tea quality, emphasizing that a moderate extension of the rolling time fosters the development of improved black tea flavor quality. The comprehensive quality evaluation indicates that the optimal duration is 80 min. However, the initial 0 to 20 min of rolling is a crucial phase for the genesis and transformation of black tea quality. This study offers valuable insights into the influence of rolling time on black tea quality, potentially enhancing future studies of rolling technology. It provides theoretical guidelines for optimizing the processing of Gongfu black tea.
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- Shuya Yang
- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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- School of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Hubei Vocational College of Bio-Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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Zhang S, Wu S, Yu Q, Shan X, Chen L, Deng Y, Hua J, Zhu J, Zhou Q, Jiang Y, Yuan H, Li J. The influence of rolling pressure on the changes in non-volatile compounds and sensory quality of congou black tea: The combination of metabolomics, E-tongue, and chromatic differences analyses. Food Chem X 2023; 20:100989. [PMID: 38144743 PMCID: PMC10740076 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Rolling represents an essential stage in congou black tea processing. However, the influence of rolling pressure on tea flavor and non-volatile compounds remains unclear. Herein, a combination of untargeted metabolomics, tea pigments quantification, E-tongue, colorimeter and sensory evaluation was used to evaluate the effect of rolling pressure on black tea quality. As the rolling pressure increased, theaflavins (TFs), thearubigins (TRs), and theabrownins (TBs) significantly elevated. The tea metabolic profiles fluctuated and 47 metabolites were identified as key differential metabolites including flavan-3-ols, flavonol/flavone glycosides, phenolic acids, amino acids. These substances altered possibly due to the variations in enzymatic oxidation of tea phenolics and amino acids. Overall, black tea with moderate rolling pressure presented higher sweetness, lower bitterness, and higher quality index (10 TFs + TRs)/TBs. The results were verified by a validation batch. This study provided new insights into the regulation of rolling pressure and a guidance for black tea processing.
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- Shan Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 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 Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 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 Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 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 Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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Huang Y, Liu H, Zhang X, Wu Y, Liu Z, Pang Y, Liu R, Yang C, Nie J. Impact of storage time on non-volatile metabolites and fungal communities in Liupao tea using LC-MS based non-targeted metabolomics and high-throughput sequencing. Food Res Int 2023; 174:113615. [PMID: 37986470 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113615] [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: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Long-term storage of Liupao tea (LPT) is usually believed to enhance its quality and commercial value. The non-volatile metabolites variations and the fungal succession play a key role for organoleptic qualities during the storage procedure. To gain in-depth understanding the impact of storage time on the quality of LPT, two different brands of LPT with different storage time, including Maosheng LPTs (MS) with 0, 5, 10 and 15 years and Tianyu LPTs (TY) with 0, 3, 5, 8 and 10 years, were resorted to investigate the changes of non-volatile metabolites and fungi as well as their correlation by multi-omics. A total of 154 and 119 differential metabolites were identified in these two different brands of MS and TY, respectively, with the aid of high-performance liquid chromatography with quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry. In both categories of LPTs, the transformation of differential metabolites in the various stages referred to the formation of alkaloids, increase of organic acids, biosynthesis of terpenoids as well as glycosylation and methylation of flavonoids. Thereinto, glycosylation and methylation of flavonoids were the critical stages for distinguishing MS and TY, which were discovered in MS and TY stored for about 10 and 8 years, respectively. Moreover, the results of high-throughput sequencing showed that the key fungal genera in the storage of LPTs consisted of Eurotium, Aspergillus, Blastobotrys, Talaromyces, Thermomyces and Trichomonascus. It was confirmed on the basis of multivariate analysis that the specific fungal genera promoted the transformation of metabolites, affecting the tea quality to some extent. Therefore, this study provided a theoretical basis for the process optimization of LPT storage.
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- Yingyi Huang
- College of Chemical and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Chemical and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Science and Technology, Yueyang, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Biomarker Based Rapid-detection Technology for Food Safety, Food and Pharmacy College, Xuchang University, Xuchang, China.
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- College of Chemical and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Research Institute of Tea Science, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Research Institute of Tea Science, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Chemical and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Research Institute of Tea Science, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Chemical and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China.
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Li M, Zhang Y, Yan J, Ding F, Chen C, Zhong S, Li M, Zhu Y, Yue P, Li P, You S, Jin S. Comparative Metabolomic Analysis Reveals the Differences in Nonvolatile and Volatile Metabolites and Their Quality Characteristics in Beauty Tea with Different Extents of Punctured Leaves by Tea Green Leafhopper. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:16233-16247. [PMID: 37850863 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01380] [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: 10/19/2023]
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The fresh leaves were processed into beauty tea from the Camellia sinensis "Jinxuan" cultivar, which were punctured by tea green leafhoppers to different extents. Low-puncturing dry tea (LPDT) exhibited a superior quality. Altogether, 101 and 129 differential metabolites, including tea polyphenols, lipids, and saccharides, were identified from the fresh leaves and dry beauty tea, respectively. Most metabolite levels increased in the fresh leaves punctured by leafhoppers, but the opposite was observed for the dry beauty tea. According to relative odor activity values (rOAVs) and partial least-squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA), four characteristic volatiles, including linalool, geraniol, benzeneacetaldehyde, and dihydrolinalool, were selected. Mechanical injury to leaves caused by leafhoppers, watery saliva secreted by the leafhopper, and different water contents of the fresh leaves in different puncturing degrees are the possible reasons for the difference in the quality of the beauty tea with different levels of puncturing. Overall, this study identified a wide range of chemicals that are affected by the degrees of leafhopper puncturing.
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- Mingjin Li
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science in Universities of Fujian Province, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science in Universities of Fujian Province, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science in Universities of Fujian Province, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science in Universities of Fujian Province, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Fengyuan Tea Industry Co. LTD, Datian 366100, Fujian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science in Universities of Fujian Province, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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- College of Plant Protection/Institute of Applied Ecology Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science in Universities of Fujian Province, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science in Universities of Fujian Province, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Jiangshan Beauty Tea Co., LTD., Datian 366100, Fujian, China
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- College of Plant Protection/Institute of Applied Ecology Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science in Universities of Fujian Province, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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Li ZQ, Yin XL, Gu HW, Zou D, Ding B, Li Z, Chen Y, Long W, Fu H, She Y. Revealing the chemical differences and their application in the storage year prediction of Qingzhuan tea by SWATH-MS based metabolomics analysis. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113238. [PMID: 37803551 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113238] [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: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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It's generally believed that the longer the storage, the better the quality of dark tea, but the chemical differences of Qingzhuan tea (QZT) with different storage years is still unclear. Herein, in this work, an untargeted metabolomic approach based on SWATH-MS was established to investigate the differential compounds of QZT with 0-9 years' storage time. These QZT samples were roughly divided into two categories by principal component analysis (PCA). After orthogonal projections to latent structures discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA), 18 differential compounds were putatively identified as chemical markers for the storage year variation of QZT. Heatmap visualization showed that the contents of catechins, fatty acids, and some phenolic acids significantly reduced, flavonoid glycosides, triterpenoids, and 8-C N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidinone-substituted flavan-3-ols (EPSFs) increased with the increase of storage time. Furthermore, these chemical markers were verified by the peak areas corresponding to MS2 ions from SWATH-MS. Based on the extraction chromatographic peak areas of MS and MS2 ions, a duration time prediction model was built for QZT with correlation coefficient R2 of 0.9080 and 0.9701, and RMSEP value of 0.85 and 1.24, respectively. This study reveals the chemical differences of QZT with different storage years and provides a theoretical basis for the quality evaluation of stored dark tea.
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- Zhi-Quan Li
- College of Life Sciences, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434025, China
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- College of Life Sciences, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434025, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434025, China
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- College of Life Sciences, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434025, China
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- College of Life Sciences, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434025, China
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- College of Life Sciences, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434025, China
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- College of Life Sciences, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434025, China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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Yu W, Guo J, Liu Y, Xue X, Wang X, Wei L, Ma J. Potential Impact of Combined Inhibition by Bacteriocins and Chemical Substances of Foodborne Pathogenic and Spoilage Bacteria: A Review. Foods 2023; 12:3128. [PMID: 37628127 PMCID: PMC10453098 DOI: 10.3390/foods12163128] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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In recent years, food safety caused by foodborne pathogens and spoilage bacteria has become a major public health problem worldwide. Bacteriocins are a kind of antibacterial peptide synthesized by microbial ribosomes, and are widely used as food preservatives. However, when used individually bacteriocins may have limitations such as high cost of isolation and purification, narrow inhibitory spectrum, easy degradation by enzymes, and vulnerability to complex food environments. Numerous studies have demonstrated that co-treatment with bacteriocins and a variety of chemical substances can have synergistic antibacterial effects on spoilage microorganisms and foodborne pathogens, effectively prolonging the shelf life of food and ensuring food safety. Therefore, this paper systematically summarizes the synergistic bacteriostatic strategies of bacteriocins in combination with chemical substances such as essential oils, plant extracts, and organic acids. The impacts of bacteriocins when used individually and in combination with other chemical substances on different food substrates are clarified, and bacteriocin-chemical substance compositions that enhance antibacterial effectiveness and reduce the potential negative effects of chemical preservatives are highlighted and discussed. Combined treatments involving bacteriocins and different kinds of chemical substances are expected to be a promising new antibacterial method and to become widely used in both the food industry and biological medicine.
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (W.Y.); (J.G.); (Y.L.); (X.X.); (X.W.); (L.W.)
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Zhang S, Li Q, Wen S, Sun L, Chen R, Zhang Z, Cao J, Lai Z, Li Z, Lai X, Wu P, Sun S, Chen Z. Metabolomics reveals the effects of different storage times on the acidity quality and metabolites of large-leaf black tea. Food Chem 2023; 426:136601. [PMID: 37329793 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136601] [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: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Most aged tea has superior sensory qualities and good health benefits. The content of organic acids determines of the quality and biological effects of aged tea, but there are no reports of the effect of storage on the composition and relative proportion of acidic compounds in black tea. This study analyzed and compared the sourness and metabolite profile of black tea produced in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021 using pH determination and UPLC-MS/MS. In total, 28 acidic substances were detected, with 17 organic acids predominating. The pH of black tea decreased significantly during storage from pH 4.64 to pH 4.25 with significantly increased in l-ascorbic acid, salicylic acid, benzoic acid and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid. The metabolic pathways ascorbate biosynthesis, salicylate degradation, toluene degradation, etc. were mainly enriched. These findings provide a theoretical basis to regulate the acidity of aged black tea.
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- Suwan Zhang
- College of Food Science/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Street, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- College of Food Science/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Street, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Machine learning applications for identify the geographical origin, variety and processing of black tea using 1H NMR chemical fingerprinting. Food Control 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2023.109686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Gui A, Gao S, Zheng P, Feng Z, Liu P, Ye F, Wang S, Xue J, Xiang J, Ni D, Yin J. Dynamic Changes in Non-Volatile Components during Steamed Green Tea Manufacturing Based on Widely Targeted Metabolomic Analysis. Foods 2023; 12:foods12071551. [PMID: 37048372 PMCID: PMC10094149 DOI: 10.3390/foods12071551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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Steamed green tea has unique characteristics that differ from other green teas. However, the alteration patterns of non-volatile metabolites during steamed green tea processing are not fully understood. In this study, a widely targeted metabolomic method was employed to explore the changes in non-volatile metabolites during steamed green tea processing. A total of 735 non-volatile compounds were identified, covering 14 subclasses. Of these, 256 compounds showed significant changes in at least one processing step. Most amino acids, main catechins, caffeine, and main sugars were excluded from the analysis. The most significant alterations were observed during steaming, followed by shaping and drying. Steaming resulted in significant increases in the levels of most amino acids and their peptides, most phenolic acids, most organic acids, and most nucleotides and their derivates, as well as some flavonoids. Steaming also resulted in significant decreases in the levels of most lipids and some flavonoids. Shaping and drying caused significant increases in the levels of some flavonoids, phenolic acids, and lipids, and significant decreases in the levels of some amino acids and their peptides, some flavonoids, and some other compounds. Our study provides a comprehensive characterization of the dynamic alterations in non-volatile metabolites during steamed green tea manufacturing.
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- Anhui Gui
- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Tea Resources Comprehensive Utilization (Co-Construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fruit and Tea Research Institute, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Resources Comprehensive Utilization (Co-Construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fruit and Tea Research Institute, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Resources Comprehensive Utilization (Co-Construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fruit and Tea Research Institute, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Resources Comprehensive Utilization (Co-Construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fruit and Tea Research Institute, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Resources Comprehensive Utilization (Co-Construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fruit and Tea Research Institute, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Resources Comprehensive Utilization (Co-Construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fruit and Tea Research Institute, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Resources Comprehensive Utilization (Co-Construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fruit and Tea Research Institute, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Enshi 445002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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Shan X, Yu Q, Chen L, Zhang S, Zhu J, Jiang Y, Yuan H, Zhou Q, Li J, Wang Y, Deng Y, Li J. Analyzing the influence of withering degree on the dynamic changes in non-volatile metabolites and sensory quality of Longjing green tea by non-targeted metabolomics. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1104926. [PMID: 36998915 PMCID: PMC10043258 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1104926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Withering is an important processing stage in green tea, which contributes to the tea flavor quality. The aim of this work was to comprehensively investigate the changes of chemical features and flavor attributes in Longjing green teas produced with five different withering degrees (moisture content of 75.05, 72.53, 70.07, 68.00, and 64.78%, w.b.). Combined with human sensory evaluation, electronic tongue and chromatic differences analysis, an assessment of the relationship between the withering degree and the sensory quality of Longjing tea was obtained. By using a non-targeted metabolomics approach, 69 significantly differential metabolites were screened. As the withering degree increased, most free amino acids and catechin dimers were increased, largely attributed to the hydrolysis of proteins and catechin oxidative polymerization, respectively. The contents of organic acids as well as phenolic acids and derivatives were reduced. Interestingly, flavone C-glycosides decreased overall while flavonol O-glycosides increased. The correlation analysis revealed that metabolites such as theasinensin F, theasinensin B, theaflavin, theaflavin-3,3′-gallate, theaflavin-3′-gallate, malic acid, succinic acid, quinic acid, theanine glucoside and galloylglucose had a greater influence on the taste and color of tea infusion (|r| > 0.6, p < 0.05). Overall, an appropriate withering degree at a moisture content of around 70% is more favorable to enhance the Longjing tea quality. These results may enhance the understanding of green tea flavor chemistry associated with withering and provide a theoretical basis for green tea processing.
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- Xujiang Shan
- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- School of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Agriculture and Rural Bureau of Chun'an County, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- *Correspondence: Yujie Wang,
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- Yuliang Deng,
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- Jia Li,
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Chen H, Yu F, Kang J, Li Q, Warusawitharana HK, Li B. Quality Chemistry, Physiological Functions, and Health Benefits of Organic Acids from Tea ( Camellia sinensis). Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052339. [PMID: 36903584 PMCID: PMC10005573 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052339] [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: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Organic acids account for around 3% of the dry matter in tea leaves, and their composition and contents vary in different types of tea. They participate in the metabolism of tea plants, regulate nutrient absorption and growth, and contribute to the aroma and taste quality of tea. Compared with other secondary metabolites in tea, the researches on organic acids are still limited. This article reviewed the research progresses of organic acids in tea, including analysis methods, the root secretion and physiological function, the composition of organic acids in tea leaves and related influencing factors, the contribution of organic acids to sensory quality, and the health benefits, such as antioxidation, promotion of digestion and absorption, acceleration of gastrointestinal transit, and regulation of intestinal flora. It is hoped to provide references for related research on organic acids from tea.
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- Hongbo Chen
- Modern Service Industry Research Institute, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
- Department of Tea Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Tea Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Tea Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Modern Service Industry Research Institute, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Department of Tea Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Correspondence: (H.K.W.); (B.L.)
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Zhou J, Fang T, Li W, Jiang Z, Zhou T, Zhang L, Yu Y. Widely targeted metabolomics using UPLC-QTRAP-MS/MS reveals chemical changes during the processing of black tea from the cultivar Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze cv. Huangjinya. Food Res Int 2022; 162:112169. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Widely Targeted Metabolomics Analysis Reveals the Differences of Nonvolatile Compounds in Oolong Tea in Different Production Areas. Foods 2022; 11:foods11071057. [PMID: 35407144 PMCID: PMC8998066 DOI: 10.3390/foods11071057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The flavor differences in Oolong tea from different producing areas are caused by its complex differential compounds. In this study, representative samples of Oolong tea from four countries were collected, and their differential nonvolatile compounds were analyzed by a combination of widely targeted metabolomics, chemometrics, and quantitative taste evaluation. A total of 801 nonvolatile compounds were detected, which could be divided into 16 categories. We found that the difference in these compounds’ content among Oolong teas from three producing areas in China was the largest. There were 370 differential compounds related to the producing areas of Oolong tea, which were mainly distributed in 67 Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) metabolic pathways. In total, 81 differential nonvolatile compounds made important contributions to the taste differences in Oolong tea from different producing areas, among which the number of flavonoids was the largest. Finally, the characteristic compounds of Oolong tea in six producing areas were screened. This study comprehensively identifies the nonvolatile compounds of Oolong tea in different producing areas for the first time, which provides a basis for the analysis of flavor characteristics, quality directional control, and the identification and protection of geographical landmark agricultural products of Oolong tea from different producing areas.
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pH effect on colloidal characteristics of micro-nano particles in lapsang souchong black tea infusion. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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