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Xiong S, Xu X, Du T, Liu Q, Huang T, Ren H, Xiong T, Xie M. Organic acids drove the microbiota succession and consequently altered the flavor quality of Laotan Suancai across fermentation rounds: Insights from the microbiome and metabolome. Food Chem 2024; 450:139335. [PMID: 38642533 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139335] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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Laotan Suancai, a popular traditional Chinese fermented vegetable, is manufactured in the industry via four fermentation rounds. However, the differences in flavor quality of Laotan Suancai from the four fermentation rounds and the causes of this variation remain unclear. Metabolome analysis indicated that the different content of five taste compounds and 31 aroma compounds caused the differences in flavor quality among the variated fermentation rounds of Laotan Suancai. Amplicon sequencing indicated that the microbial succession exhibited a certain pattern during four fermentation rounds and further analysis unveiled that organic acids drove the microbiota shift to more acid-resistant populations. Spearman correlation analysis highlighted that seven core microbes may be involved in the formation of differential flavor and the corresponding metabolic pathways were reconstructed by function prediction. Our findings offer a novel perspective on comprehending the deterioration of flavor quality across the fermentation rounds of Laotan Suancai.
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- Shijin Xiong
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Resources, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330047, PR China; School of Food Science & Technology, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330006, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Resources, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330047, PR China; School of Food Science & Technology, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330006, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Resources, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330047, PR China; School of Food Science & Technology, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330006, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Resources, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330047, PR China; School of Food Science & Technology, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330006, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Resources, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330047, PR China; School of Food Science & Technology, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; International Institute of Food Innovation, Nanchang University, Jiangxi, 330200, PR China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Fermented Vegetables, Honghe, Yunnan 661100, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Resources, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330047, PR China; School of Food Science & Technology, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330006, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Resources, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330047, PR China; School of Food Science & Technology, Nanchang University, Jiangxi 330006, PR China
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Chen L, Qin X, Wang G, Teng M, Zheng Y, Yang F, Du H, Wang L, Xu Y. Oxygen influences spatial heterogeneity and microbial succession dynamics during Baijiu stacking process. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 403:130854. [PMID: 38761866 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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The spontaneous solid-state stacking process (SSSP) of Baijiu is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective process for enriching and assembling environmental microorganisms to guarantee the subsequent fermentation efficiency. In this study, how SSSP create spatial heterogeneity of stacking piles were found through spatiotemporal sampling. The degree of difficulty in oxygen exchange categorizes the stacking pile into depleted (≤4%), transitional (4 %-17 %), and enriched (≥17 %) oxygen-defined layers. This results in variation in succession rates (Vdepleted > Vtransitional > Venriched), which accelerates spatial heterogeneity during SSSP. As a dominant species (65 %-99 %) in depleted and transitional layers, Acetilactobacillus jinshanensis can rapidly reduce oxygen disturbance by upregulating poxL and catE, that sustains spatial heterogeneity. The findings demonstrated the value of oxygen control in shaping spatial heterogeneity during SSSP processes, which can create specific functional microbiome. Adding spatial heterogeneity management will help achieve more precise control of such solid-state fermentation systems.
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- Liangqiang Chen
- Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China; Moutai Institute, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China; Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China
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- Moutai Institute, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China; Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China
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- Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Exploration in Fermentation industry, Kweichow Moutai Group, Renhuai 564500, Guizhou, China.
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- Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China.
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Tian L, Xu P, Chen J, Chen H, Qin J, Wu X, Liu C, He Z, Liu Y, Guan T. Comprehensive analysis of spatial heterogeneity reveals the important role of the upper-layer fermented grains in the fermentation and flavor formation of Qingxiangxing baijiu. Food Chem X 2024; 22:101508. [PMID: 38883913 PMCID: PMC11176670 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101508] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Different spatial positions lead to inconsistent fermentation effects and flavors, however, the spatial heterogeneity of Qingxiangxing (QXX) Baijiu remains unknown. We investigated the microbes, flavors, and physicochemical properties of different layers in fermented grains of QXX Baijiu using Illumina HiSeq sequencing, two-dimensional gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC × GC-MS) and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-mass (UHPLC-MS). A total of 79 volatiles, 1596 metabolites, 50 bacterial genera, and 52 fungal genera were identified. The contents distribution followed the order: upper layer > bottom layer > middle layer. Organic acids and derivatives were the main differential metabolites across the three layers. Starch, pH, and reducing sugar levels increased from the upper to bottom layer. Saccharomyces and Lactobacillus were dominant microbes. Pediococcus, the biomarker of upper layer, showed positive correlations with formic acid, ethyl lactate, acetic acid, ethyl linoleate, and ethyl oleate. These findings deepen our understanding of the fermentation and flavor formation mechanisms of QXX Baijiu.
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- Lei Tian
- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, PR China
- Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 610039, PR China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, PR China
- Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 610039, PR China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, PR China
- Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 610039, PR China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, PR China
- Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 610039, PR China
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- Sichuan Tujiu Liquor Co., Ltd, Nanchong 637919, China
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- Sichuan Tujiu Liquor Co., Ltd, Nanchong 637919, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, PR China
- Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 610039, PR China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, PR China
- Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 610039, PR China
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Wang C, Li C, Bin Z, Zhu G, Tang S, Zhang J, Chen Y, Xiao D, Guo X. Workshop environment heterogeneity shaped the microbiome and metabolome profiles during Xiasha round of Jiangxiangxing Baijiu. Food Chem X 2024; 22:101264. [PMID: 38468635 PMCID: PMC10926306 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101264] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Workshop with different fermentation years plays an essential role in the yield and quality of Baijiu. In actual production, the quality of base Baijiu in newly built workshop is inferior to the older one. In this study, the microbiota of workshop environment and fermentation process from two workshops namely N (ferment 2 years) and O (ferment 20 years) and flavor compounds were studied during Xiasha round. Results showed workshop O accumulated more environmental microorganisms and fungi including P. kudriavzevii, Wickerhamomyces anomalus and Saccharomyces sp mainly came from ground. Yeasts including Pichia, Cyberlindnera, Wickerhamomyces and Candida were responsible for flavor substances formation in O while Saccharopolyspora was in N. This study for the first time explored the reasons for the brewing differences among N and O workshop from perspectives of workshop environment, microbial community and flavor substances, providing new ideas for guiding production as well as improvement of Baijiu quality.
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- Cailing Wang
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Industrial Microbiology Key Laboratory, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Industrial Microbiology Key Laboratory, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Industrial Microbiology Key Laboratory, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Guizhou Zhenjiu Brewing Co., Ltd, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Zhenjiu Brewing Co., Ltd, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Zhenjiu Brewing Co., Ltd, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Industrial Microbiology Key Laboratory, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Industrial Microbiology Key Laboratory, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Industrial Microbiology Key Laboratory, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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Zhang P, Liu Y, Li H, Hui M, Pan C. Strategies and Challenges of Microbiota Regulation in Baijiu Brewing. Foods 2024; 13:1954. [PMID: 38928896 DOI: 10.3390/foods13121954] [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: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The traditional Chinese Baijiu brewing process utilizes natural inoculation and open fermentation. The microbial composition and abundance in the microecology of Baijiu brewing often exhibit unstable characteristics, which directly results in fluctuations in Baijiu quality. The microbiota plays a crucial role in determining the quality of Baijiu. Analyzing the driving effect of technology and raw materials on microorganisms. Elucidating the source of core microorganisms and interactions between microorganisms, and finally utilizing single or multiple microorganisms to regulate and intensify the Baijiu fermentation process is an important way to achieve high efficiency and stability in the production of Baijiu. This paper provides a systematic review of the composition and sources of microbiota at different brewing stages. It also analyzes the relationship between raw materials, brewing processes, and brewing microbiota, as well as the steps involved in the implementation of brewing microbiota regulation strategies. In addition, this paper considers the feasibility of using Baijiu flavor as a guide for Baijiu brewing regulation by synthesizing the microbiota, and the challenges involved. This paper is a guide for flavor regulation and quality assurance of Baijiu and also suggests new research directions for regulatory strategies for other fermented foods.
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- Pengpeng Zhang
- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- College of Food and Biological Engineering (Liquor College), Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering (Liquor College), Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- College of Food and Biological Engineering (Liquor College), Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering (Liquor College), Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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Zhao H, Du B, Zhao P, Chen X, Zhao J, Wu Q, Zhu L, Ma H, Sun B, Min W, Li X. Analysis of ester-producing performance in high-yield ethyl hexanoate yeast and the effect on metabolites in bio- enhanced Daqu, the starter for Baijiu and other traditional fermented foods. J Appl Microbiol 2024; 135:lxae081. [PMID: 38565314 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxae081] [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: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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AIMS Ethyl hexanoate, one of the key flavor compounds in strong-flavor Baijiu. To improve the content of ethyl hexanoate in strong-flavor Baijiu, a functional strain with high yield of ethyl hexanoate was screened and its ester-producing performance was studied. METHODS AND RESULTS Upon identification, the strain was classified as Candida sp. and designated as ZY002. Under optimal fermentation conditions, the content of ethyl hexanoate synthesized by ZY002 can be as high as 170.56 mg L-1. A fermentation test was carried out using the ZY002 strain bioaugmented Daqu to verify the role of the strain applied to Baijiu brewing. It was found that strain ZY002 could not only improve the moisture and alcohol contents of fermented grains but also diminish the presence of reducing sugar and crude starch. Furthermore, it notably amplified the abundance of flavor compounds. CONCLUSION In this study, Candida sp. ZY002 with a high yield of ethyl hexanoate provided high-quality strain resources for the actual industrial production of Baijiu.
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- He Zhao
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiome and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber Of Commerce, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiome and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber Of Commerce, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiome and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber Of Commerce, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiome and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber Of Commerce, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiome and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber Of Commerce, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiome and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber Of Commerce, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- Hebei Fenglaiyi Distillery Co., Ltd., Xingtai, Hebei 055550, China
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- Hebei Fenglaiyi Distillery Co., Ltd., Xingtai, Hebei 055550, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiome and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber Of Commerce, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Food and Health, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiome and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber Of Commerce, Beijing 100048, China
- China Bio-Specialty Food Enzyme Technology Research Development and Promotion Center, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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Wang Y, Quan S, Xia Y, Wu Z, Zhang W. Exploring the regulated effects of solid-state fortified Jiuqu and liquid-state fortified agent on Chinese Baijiu brewing. Food Res Int 2024; 179:114024. [PMID: 38342544 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114024] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Zaopei is the direct source of Chinese liquor (Baijiu). Adding functional strains to Zaopei is a potential strategy to regulate Baijiu brewing, mainly including the two ways of solid-state fortified Jiuqu (SFJ) and liquid-state fortified agent (LFA). Here, to explore their regulated details, the response patterns of Zaopei microecosystem and the changes in the product features were comprehensively investigated. The results showed that SFJ more positively changed the physicochemical properties of Zaopei and improved its ester content, from 978.57 mg/kg to 1078.63 mg/kg over the fermentation of 30 days, while LFA decreased the content of esters, alcohols, and acids. Microbial analysis revealed that SFJ significantly increased Saccharomycopsis and Aspergillus from the start of fermentation and induced a positive interaction cluster driven by the added functional Paenibacillus, while LFA exhibited a community structure near that of the original microecosystem and led to a simpler network with the reduced microbial nodes and correlations. Metabolism analysis found that both SFJ and LFA weakened the flavor-producing metabolism by suppressing some key enzyme pathways, such as EC 3.2.1.51, EC 4.2.1.47, EC 1.1.1.27, EC 1.1.1.22, EC 1.5.1.10, EC 1.14.11.12. As a result, SFJ improved the raw liquor yield by 28.5 % and endowed the final product with a more fragrant aroma, mainly through ethyl (E)-cinnamate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl phenacetate with the higher odor activity values, while LFA promoted the yield by 13.2 % and resulted in a purer and less intense aroma through the aroma-active β-damascenone, ethyl heptoate, ethyl phenacetate. These results facilitated the regulated mechanism of SFJ and LFA on Baijiu brewing and indicated that the used functional strains in this study could be applicated in SFJ way for the further industrial-scale application.
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- Yan Wang
- College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; School of Liquor-Brewing Engineering, Sichuan University of Jinjiang College, Meishan 620860, China.
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Dong W, Yu X, Wang L, Zou M, Ma J, Liu J, Feng Y, Zhao S, Yang Q, Hu Y, Chen S. Unveiling the microbiota of sauce-flavor Daqu and its relationships with flavors and color during maturation. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1345772. [PMID: 38328433 PMCID: PMC10848165 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1345772] [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: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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This study investigated the microbial community in three-color sauce-flavor Daqu (black, yellow, and white) throughout their maturation processes, together with their physicochemical factors, culturable microbes, flavor components, and fermenting vitalities. Results from high-throughput sequencing revealed distinct microbial diversity, with more pronounced variations in bacterial community than in fungal community. Firmicutes and Ascomycota emerged as the most dominant bacterial and fungal phyla, respectively, during maturation. Genus-level analysis identified Kroppenstedia, Virgibacillus, and Bacillus as dominant bacteria in black Daqu, yellow Daqu, and white Daqu, severally, while Thermoascus was shared as the core dominant fungi for these Daqu. Physicochemical factors, particularly acidity, were found to exert a significant impact on microbial community. Kroppenstedtia was the key bacteria influencing the color formation of these Daqu. Furthermore, correlations between dominant microbes and flavor compounds highlighted their role in Daqu quality. Molds (Aspergillus, Rhizomucor, and Rhizopus), excepting Bacillus, played a crucial role in the formation of pyrazine compounds. Consequently, this study offers innovative insights into the microbial perspectives on color and pyrazine formation, establishing a groundwork for future mechanized Daqu production and quality control of sauce-flavor baijiu.
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- Weiwei Dong
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Food, Jing Brand Co., Ltd., Daye, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology and College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Food, Jing Brand Co., Ltd., Daye, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Food, Jing Brand Co., Ltd., Daye, China
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Cheng W, Chen X, Xue X, Lan W, Zeng H, Li R, Pan T, Li N, Gong Z, Yang H. Comparison of the Correlations of Microbial Community and Volatile Compounds between Pit-Mud and Fermented Grains of Compound-Flavor Baijiu. Foods 2024; 13:203. [PMID: 38254504 PMCID: PMC10814010 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020203] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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The microbial composition and volatile components of fermented grains (FG) and pit mud (PM) are crucial for the quality and flavor of compound-flavor baijiu (CFB). The physicochemical indices, culturable microorganisms, microbial communities, and volatile components of FG and PM were analyzed and correlated in our research. Considering FG and PM, amplicon sequencing was used to analyze the microbial community and the volatile components were detected by headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME). For FG, redundancy analysis and correlation perfume Circos were used to clarify the correlations between the dominant microbial community and volatile components. The results showed that Aspergillus, Pichia, and Rhizopus were the main fungal microflora in FG and PM, whereas Lactobacillus and Bacillus were the dominant bacteria in FG, and Methanosarcina and Clostridium sensu stricto 12 were the dominant bacteria in the PM. The microbial community and volatile compounds in the CB sampled from the bottom layers of the FG were greatly affected by those in the PM. There were 32 common volatile components in CB and PM. For FG, most of the volatile components were highly correlated with Lactobacillus, Bacillus, Aspergillus, Pichia, and Monascus, which includes alcohols, acids and esters. This study reveals correlations between microbial composition, volatile components, and the interplay of FG and PM, which are conducive to optimizing the fermentation process and improving the quality of CFB base.
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- Wei Cheng
- School of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China;
- Technology Center of Enterprise, Anhui Jinzhongzi Distillery Co., Ltd., Fuyang 236023, China; (X.X.); (T.P.); (N.L.); (Z.G.); (H.Y.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China;
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- Technology Center of Enterprise, Anhui Jinzhongzi Distillery Co., Ltd., Fuyang 236023, China; (X.X.); (T.P.); (N.L.); (Z.G.); (H.Y.)
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang 236037, China;
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- School of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei 235000, China;
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang 236037, China;
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- Technology Center of Enterprise, Anhui Jinzhongzi Distillery Co., Ltd., Fuyang 236023, China; (X.X.); (T.P.); (N.L.); (Z.G.); (H.Y.)
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- Technology Center of Enterprise, Anhui Jinzhongzi Distillery Co., Ltd., Fuyang 236023, China; (X.X.); (T.P.); (N.L.); (Z.G.); (H.Y.)
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- Technology Center of Enterprise, Anhui Jinzhongzi Distillery Co., Ltd., Fuyang 236023, China; (X.X.); (T.P.); (N.L.); (Z.G.); (H.Y.)
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- Technology Center of Enterprise, Anhui Jinzhongzi Distillery Co., Ltd., Fuyang 236023, China; (X.X.); (T.P.); (N.L.); (Z.G.); (H.Y.)
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Zhang J, Du R, Niu J, Ban S, Zhang Y, Xu L, Nie H, Wu Q, Xu Y. Daqu and environmental microbiota regulate fatty acid biosynthesis via driving the core microbiota in soy sauce aroma type liquor fermentation. Int J Food Microbiol 2024; 408:110423. [PMID: 37832205 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
Abstract
Fatty acids are considered as important compounds for the aroma and taste of Chinese liquor. Revealing the core microbiota related with fatty acid biosynthesis and how they are influenced are essential to control fatty acids in spontaneous Chinese liquor fermentation. Herein, we identified the core microbiota related with fatty acid biosynthesis based on their microbial abundance, abundance and expression level of genes related with fatty acid biosynthesis, using high-throughput amplicon sequencing, metagenomic and metatranscriptomic analysis, respectively. Acetilactobacillus, Kroppenstedtia, Saccharomyces, Paecilomyces and Pichia were identified as the core microbiota (the criteria for identifying core microbiota: average relative abundance ≥1 %, average abundance of related genes >400 fragments per kilobase of transcript per million fragments mapped [FPKM], and expression level of related genes >1000 FPKM) related with fatty acid biosynthesis. SourceTracker analysis showed that Daqu mainly provided Kroppenstedtia (34.01 %) and Acetilactobacillus (3.31 %). Ground mainly provided Pichia (47.47 %), Saccharomyces (16.17 %) and Paecilomyces (8.55 %). Structural equation model revealed that Daqu and environmental microbiota drove the core microbiota (P < 0.05), and the core microbiota drove the biosynthesis of fatty acids (P < 0.05). This work revealed the important role of Daqu and environmental microbiota in fatty acid biosynthesis in liquor fermentation. It would benefit controlling fatty acids in liquor fermentation, and improving the liquor quality.
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- Jing Zhang
- Lab of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Lab of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Sichuan Lang Jiu Co. Ltd., Luzhou 646523, China
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- Lab of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Lab of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Lab of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Lab of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Wu Y, Duan Z, Niu J, Zhu H, Zhang C, Li W, Li X, Sun B. Spatial heterogeneity of microbiota and flavor across different rounds of sauce-flavor baijiu in Northern China. Food Chem X 2023; 20:100970. [PMID: 38144740 PMCID: PMC10739760 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100970] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Sauce-flavor baijiu (SFB) is a traditional Chinese distilled liquor crafted through a distinctive brewing process, involving seven rounds of stack fermentation (SF) and pit fermentation (PF). To date, there remains a knowledge gap regarding the microbial succession and flavor throughout all rounds of SFB with distinctive northern characteristics. Through LEfSe analysis, Saccharopolyspora, Virgibacillus, Thermoascus and Thermomyces, and Lactobacillus and Issatchenkia were found to be the most differentially representative genera in SF and PF, respectively. A total of 93 volatile flavor compounds were found in base baijius through the gas-chromatography mass spectrometry. Moreover, 29 volatile flavor substances with significant difference in base baijius of different rounds were revealed using the OPLS-DA model and VIP values and Spearman correlation analysis shows that bacteria have a greater impact on differential flavor compounds than fungi. This study provides a new perspective and insight into the brewing of northern SFB.
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- Yanfang Wu
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Beijing Huadu Distillery Food Co. Ltd, Beijing 102212, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
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Zhang G, Xiao P, Xu Y, Li H, Li H, Sun J, Sun B. Isolation and Characterization of Yeast with Benzenemethanethiol Synthesis Ability Isolated from Baijiu Daqu. Foods 2023; 12:2464. [PMID: 37444202 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132464] [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: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Baijiu, a prevalent alcoholic beverage, boasts over 2000 aroma compounds, with sulfur-containing compounds being the most influential in shaping its flavor. Benzenemethanethiol, a distinctive odorant in baijiu, is known to enhance the holistic flavor profile of baijiu. Despite its importance, there is very little literature on the biotransformation mechanism of benzenemethanethiol. Thus, extensive research efforts have been made to elucidate the formation mechanism of this compound in order to improve baijiu production. In this study, 12 yeast strains capable of generating benzenemethanethiol were isolated from baijiu daqu, and the Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain J14 was selected for further investigation. The fermentation conditions were optimized, and it was found that the optimal conditions for producing benzenemethanethiol were at 28 °C for 24 h with a 4% (v/v) inoculum of 3.025 g/L L-cysteine. This is the first time that yeast has been shown to produce benzenemethanethiol isolated from the baijiu fermentation system. These findings also suggest that benzenemethanethiol can be metabolized by yeast using L-cysteine and benzaldehyde as precursor substrates.
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- Guihu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
- China Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Molecular Engineering of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
- China Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Molecular Engineering of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
- China Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Molecular Engineering of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Molecular Engineering of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
- China Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Molecular Engineering of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
- China Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Molecular Engineering of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
- China Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Molecular Engineering of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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