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Lin Y, Huang Y, Zhou S, Li X, Tao Y, Pan Y, Feng X, Guo H, Chen P, Chu Q. A newly-discovered tea population variety processed Bai Mu Dan white tea: Flavor characteristics and chemical basis. Food Chem 2024; 446:138851. [PMID: 38428080 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
Abstract
The quality of white tea (WT) is impacted by selected tea cultivars. To explore the organoleptic quality of a recently-discovered WT ("Caicha", CC), HS-SPME/GC-MS and UPLC were employed to identify volatile and non-volatile compounds in tea samples. Multiple statistical methods demonstrated the distinctions between CC and four mainstream WT varieties from main producing areas. CC exhibited abundant volatile alcohol, terpenoids, ketone, aldehyde and ester, as well as non-volatile lignans and coumarins, phenolic acids and low-molecular carbohydrates. These substances combinedly contributed to the flavor attributes of CC, characterized by an intense herbal/citrus-like cleanness and flower/fruit-like sweetness, scarce in existing commercial WT varieties. Sensory evaluation corroborated these findings. In conclusion, we have processed a new tea variety (CC) with WT manufacturing technology, and discovered the unique cleanness and sweetness of it. This study enriches the raw material database for WT production and blending, and boosts the development of more premium WT varieties.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yanping Lin
- College of Tea and Food Science, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China
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- College of Tea and Food Science, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China
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- Tea Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Tea Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Tea Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Tea Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Tea Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Tea Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Tea Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Cao Y, Huang C, Guo Y, Xu Y, Gong S, Chu Q, Chen P. Unraveling the contributing factors of stale odor in Longjing tea through a sensomics approach. Food Chem 2024; 441:138301. [PMID: 38176144 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
Abstract
Longjing tea is renowned for its fresh aroma and high value. However, during storage, the emergence of an off-flavor known as "stale odor" can significantly impact the flavor quality and economic benefits of Longjing tea. Yet, the specific volatiles responsible for this stale odor in Longjing tea remain unknown. In this study, Longjing tea samples with varying degrees of stale odor intensity were analyzed using simultaneous distillation extraction coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (SDE-GC-MS). Through odor activity value (OAV) and fractional omission testing, hexanoic acid and trans-2-nonenal were identified as the primary contributors to the stale odor. Moreover, the concentration of hexanoic acid was found to be valuable in predicting the intensity of the stale odor in Longjing tea. The oxidative degradation of linoleic acid was proved as the generation pathway of stale odor in Longjing tea. These findings provide essential theoretical principles for Longjing tea production and preservation.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yanyan Cao
- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China.
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Chen Z, Dai W, Xiong M, Gao J, Zhou H, Chen D, Li Y. Metabolomics investigation of the chemical variations in white teas with different producing areas and storage durations. Food Chem X 2024; 21:101127. [PMID: 38292681 PMCID: PMC10825419 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101127] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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In this study, we employed nontargeted metabolomics and quantitative analysis to explore the variations in metabolites among white teas from different production areas and with varying storage durations. A total of 83 compounds exhibited differential levels between Zhenghe and Fuding white tea, 89 between Zhenghe and Jinggu, and 75 between Fuding and Jinggu white tea. Concerning the storage of white tea, the concentrations of flavanols, dimeric catechins, and amino acids decreased over time, while N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidone-substituted flavanols (EPSFs), caffeine, adenosine monophosphate (AMP), and adenosine increased. Galloylated flavanols showed a higher propensity to form EPSFs with theanine compared to nongalloylated flavanols during storage. Theanine and epigallocatechin gallate were more inclined to generate S-configuration EPSFs during storage in Fuding and Jinggu white tea samples, while R-configuration EPSFs were more readily formed in Zhenghe white tea samples. This study offers a comprehensive understanding of the changes in metabolites during the storage of white tea.
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- Zewen Chen
- College of Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650201, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, China
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- College of Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650201, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, China
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- College of Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650201, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, China
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- College of Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650201, China
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Ma L, Sun Y, Wang X, Zhang H, Zhang L, Yin Y, Wu Y, Du L, Du Z. The characteristic of the key aroma-active components in white tea using GC-TOF-MS and GC-olfactometry combined with sensory-directed flavor analysis. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:7136-7152. [PMID: 37337850 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND White tea has become more and more popular with consumers due to its health benefits and unique flavor. However, the key aroma-active compounds of white tea during the aging process are still unclear. Thus, the key aroma-active compounds of white tea during the aging process were investigated using gas chromatography-time-of-flight-mass spectrometry (GC-TOF-MS) and gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O) combined with sensory-directed flavor analysis. RESULTS A total of 127 volatile compounds were identified from white tea samples with different aging years by GC-TOF-MS. Fifty-eight aroma-active compounds were then determined by GC-O, and 19 of them were further selected as the key aroma-active compounds based on modified frequency (MF) and odor activity value (OAV). CONCLUSION Aroma recombination and omission testing confirmed that 1-octen-3-ol, linalool, phenethyl alcohol, geraniol, (E)-β-ionone, α-ionone, hexanal, phenylacetaldehyde, nonanal, (E, Z)-(2,6)-nonadienal, safranal, γ-nonalactone and 2-amylfuran were the common key aroma-active compounds to all samples. Cedrol, linalool oxide II and methyl salicylate were confirmed peculiar in new white tea, while β-damascenone and jasmone were peculiar in aged white tea. This work will offer support for further studies on the material basis of flavor formation of white tea. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lijuan Ma
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology (Tianjin University of Science and Technology), Ministry of Education, Tianjin, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology (Tianjin University of Science and Technology), Ministry of Education, Tianjin, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- College of Economics and Management, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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Mei S, Cao Y, Zhang G, Zhou S, Wang Y, Gong S, Chu Q, Chen P. Construction of Sensory/Mass Spectrometry Feedback Platform for Seeking Aroma Contributors during the Aroma Enhancement of Congou Black Tea. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11060823. [PMID: 35336705 PMCID: PMC8951376 DOI: 10.3390/plants11060823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Baking is widely accepted for aroma enhancement of black tea, and studies have mainly focused on the aroma or chemical substances under a specified baking condition. Understanding of the feedback between aroma substances and characteristics is urgently needed. Therefore, a mutual feedback platform (SES/MS) combined sensory evaluation system (SES) with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was established. Based on this platform, we found that baking at 90 °C for 4 h or 5 h could maintain the primary aroma attributes and increase characteristic aroma attributes—these were considered to be the best baking conditions for Yunnan congou black tea. Meanwhile, 47 volatiles were identified, among which, pyrrole and benzaldehyde appeared to have a caramel aroma, and 2-furanmethanol and α-terpineol presented a baked aroma. This study reveals the dynamic change of aroma profiles and compounds during the aroma enhancement, and provides an optional template for researchers, focused on the relationship between quality and aroma attributes of teas.
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- Sifan Mei
- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (S.M.); (Y.C.); (G.Z.); (S.Z.); (S.G.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (S.M.); (Y.C.); (G.Z.); (S.Z.); (S.G.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (S.M.); (Y.C.); (G.Z.); (S.Z.); (S.G.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (S.M.); (Y.C.); (G.Z.); (S.Z.); (S.G.)
- Department of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- School of Humanities and Education, Chongqing City Management College, Chongqing 401331, China;
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (S.M.); (Y.C.); (G.Z.); (S.Z.); (S.G.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (S.M.); (Y.C.); (G.Z.); (S.Z.); (S.G.)
- Correspondence: (Q.C.); (P.C.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (S.M.); (Y.C.); (G.Z.); (S.Z.); (S.G.)
- Correspondence: (Q.C.); (P.C.)
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