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Yang C, Jiao L, Dong C, Wen X, Lin P, Duan D, Li G, Zhao C, Fu X, Dong D. Long-range infrared absorption spectroscopy and fast mass spectrometry for rapid online measurements of volatile organic compounds from black tea fermentation. Food Chem 2024; 449:139211. [PMID: 38581789 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139211] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Fermentation is the key process to determine the quality of black tea. Traditional physical and chemical analyses are time consuming, it cannot meet the needs of online monitoring. The existing rapid testing techniques cannot determine the specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced at different stages of fermentation, resulting in poor model transferability; therefore, the current degree of black tea fermentation mainly relies on the sensory judgment of tea makers. This study used proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS) and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) combined with different injection methods to collect VOCs of the samples, the rule of change of specific VOCs was clarified, and the extreme learning machine (ELM) model was established after principal component analysis (PCA), the prediction accuracy reached 95% and 100%, respectively. Finally, different application scenarios of the two technologies in the actual production of black tea are discussed based on their respective advantages.
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- Chongshan Yang
- College of Engineering and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Sensors, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100097, China
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- Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Sensors, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100097, China
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- Tea Research Institute of Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan 250000, China
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- Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Sensors, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100097, China
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- Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Sensors, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100097, China
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- Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Sensors, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100097, China
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- College of Engineering and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Engineering and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China.
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- College of Engineering and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Sensors, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100097, China
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Dong H, Li Y, Lai X, Hao M, Sun L, Li Q, Chen R, Li Q, Sun S, Wang B, Zhang Z, Liu X. Effects of fermentation duration on the flavour quality of large leaf black tea based on metabolomics. Food Chem 2024; 444:138680. [PMID: 38325077 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138680] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Fermentation durations are crucial in determining the quality of black tea flavour. The mechanism underlying the degradation of black tea flavour caused by inappropriate fermentation duration remains unclear. In this study, the taste of black teas with different fermentation durations (BTFs) was analysed using sensory evaluation, electronic tongue, and metabolomics. The results revealed significant differences in 46 flavour profile components within the BTFs. Notably, metabolites such as gallocatechin gallate, gallocatechin, and epigallocatechin were found to be primarily reduced during fermentation, leading to a reduction in the astringency of black tea. Conversely, an increase in d-mandelic acid and guanine among others was observed to enhance the bitter flavour of black tea, while 3-Hydroxy-5-methylphenol nucleotides were found to contribute to sweetness. Furthermore, succinic acid and cyclic-3',5'-adenine nucleotides were associated with diminished freshness. This study offers a theoretical foundation for the regulation of flavour quality in large leaf black tea.
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- Haiyu Dong
- College of Tea Science, Yunnan Agriculture University, Kunming 650201, China.
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- College of Tea Science, Yunnan Agriculture University, Kunming 650201, 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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- Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute / Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs / Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, 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 Tea Science, Yunnan Agriculture University, Kunming 650201, 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 Tea Science, Yunnan Agriculture University, Kunming 650201, China.
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Hu Z, Liu S, Zhou X, Liu Z, Li T, Yu S, Zhang X, Xu Z. Morphological variation and expressed sequence tags-simple sequence repeats-based genetic diversity of Aspergillus cristatus in Chinese dark tea. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1390030. [PMID: 38887709 PMCID: PMC11180798 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1390030] [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: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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Introduction Aspergillus cristatus is a homothallic fungus that is used in the natural fermentation process of Chinese Fuzhuan tea and has been linked to the production of bioactive components. However, not much is known about the variations present in the fungus. To understand the variation of the dominant microorganism, A. cristatus, within dark tea, the present study investigated the genetic and morphological diversity of 70 A. cristatus collected across six provinces of China. Methods Expressed sequence tags-simple sequence repeats (EST-SSR) loci for A. cristatus were identified and corresponding primers were developed. Subsequently, 15 specimens were selected for PCR amplification. Results The phylogenetic tree obtained revealed four distinct clusters with a genetic similarity coefficient of 0.983, corresponding to previously identified morphological groups. Five strains (A1, A11, B1, D1, and JH1805) with considerable differences in EST-SSR results were selected for further physiological variation investigation. Microstructural examinations revealed no apparent differentiation among the representative strains. However, colony morphology under a range of culture media varied substantially between strains, as did the extracellular enzymatic activity (cellulase, pectinase, protease, and polyphenol oxidase); the data indicate that there are differences in physiological metabolic capacity among A. cristatus strains. Discussion Notably, JH1805, B1, and A11 exhibited higher enzymatic activity, indicating their potential application in the production of genetically improved strains. The findings provide valuable insights into species identification, genetic diversity determination, and marker-assisted breeding strategies for A. cristatus.
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- Zhiyuan Hu
- Hunan Provincial Key Lab of Dark Tea and Jin-hua, School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hunan City University, Yiyang, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Lab of Dark Tea and Jin-hua, School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hunan City University, Yiyang, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Lab of Dark Tea and Jin-hua, School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hunan City University, Yiyang, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Lab of Dark Tea and Jin-hua, School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hunan City University, Yiyang, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Lab of Dark Tea and Jin-hua, School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hunan City University, Yiyang, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Lab of Dark Tea and Jin-hua, School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hunan City University, Yiyang, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Lab of Dark Tea and Jin-hua, School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hunan City University, Yiyang, China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, China
- Research Institute of South Tea Introduced to North in Huashan, Weinan, China
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Hua J, Ouyang W, Zhu X, Wang J, Yu Y, Chen M, Yang L, Yuan H, Jiang Y. Objective quantification technique and widely targeted metabolomic reveal the effect of drying temperature on sensory attributes and related non-volatile metabolites of black tea. Food Chem 2024; 439:138154. [PMID: 38071844 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138154] [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: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Drying temperature (DT) considerably affects the flavor of black tea (BT); however, its influence on non-volatile metabolites (NVMs) and their correlations remain unclear. In this study, an objective quantification technique and widely targeted metabolomics were applied to explore the effects of DT (130 °C, 110 °C, 90 °C, and 70 °C) on BT flavor and NVMs conversion. BT with a DT of 90 °C presented the highest umami, sweetness, overall taste, and brightness color values. Using the weighted gene co-expression network and multiple factor analysis, 455 sensory trait-related NVMs were explored across six key modules. Moreover, 169 differential NVMs were screened, and flavonoids, phenolic acids, amino acids, organic acids, and lipids were identified as key differential NVMs affecting the taste and color attributes of BT in response to DT. These findings enrich the BT processing theory and offer technical support for the precise and targeted processing of high-quality BT.
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- Jinjie Hua
- 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR 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, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR China.
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Wang X, Sun K, Liao X, Zhang Y, Ban Y, Zhang X, Song Z. Physicochemical, antibacterial and aromatic qualities of herbaceous peony ( Paeonia lactiflora pall) tea with different varieties. RSC Adv 2024; 14:14303-14310. [PMID: 38690105 PMCID: PMC11060045 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08144c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of five varieties on the quality of herbaceous peony tea by physicochemical analysis, sensory evaluation, antimicrobial capacity analysis and a combination of gas chromatography with quadruple time of flight mass spectrometry (GC-QTOF). Antibacterial and antioxidant analyses revealed that the ABTS free radical scavenging rate of HPT was high, ranging from 82.20% to 87.40% overall. 'Madame Claude Tain' had the strongest inhibitory ability against Staphylococcus aureus with an inhibitory effect of 12.65 mm. The sensory evaluation showed that 'Angel cheeks' had the highest overall sensory score. GC-QTOF combined with orthogonal projections to latent structures discriminant analysis showed that 22 volatile components were the key aroma components of herbaceous peony tea. Different varieties of herbaceous peony tea had a unique characteristic aroma. 'Angel cheeks' imparted lily-like and chestnut fragrances, which were attributed to linalool and 3,5-octadien-2-one. 'Sea Shell', 'Mother's Choice' and 'Angel Cheek' had a medicinal aroma, which may be due to the presence of o-cymene. Overall, 'Angel cheeks' was the most suitable for developing high-quality herbaceous peony tea in five varieties. This study provided a theoretical basis and technical guidance for the development of herbaceous peony.
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- Xiaoxiao Wang
- College of Landscape Architecture and Forestry, Qingdao Agricultural University Qingdao Shandong 266109 China
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Beijing 100081 China
- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Beijing 100081 China
- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University Beijing 100083 China
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- College of Horticulture, China Agricultural University Beijing 100193 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Beijing 100081 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Beijing 100081 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Beijing 100081 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Beijing 100081 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Beijing 100081 China
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Zou C, Zhang X, Xu Y, Yin J. Recent Advances Regarding Polyphenol Oxidase in Camellia sinensis: Extraction, Purification, Characterization, and Application. Foods 2024; 13:545. [PMID: 38397522 PMCID: PMC10887689 DOI: 10.3390/foods13040545] [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: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Polyphenol oxidase (PPO) is an important metalloenzyme in the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). However, there has recently been a lack of comprehensive reviews on Camellia sinensis PPO. In this study, the methods for extracting PPO from Camellia sinensis, including acetone extraction, buffer extraction, and surfactant extraction, are compared in detail. The main purification methods for Camellia sinensis PPO, such as ammonium sulfate precipitation, three-phase partitioning, dialysis, ultrafiltration, ion exchange chromatography, gel filtration chromatography, and affinity chromatography, are summarized. PPOs from different sources of tea plants are characterized and systematically compared in terms of optimal pH, optimal temperature, molecular weight, substrate specificity, and activators and inhibitors. In addition, the applications of PPO in tea processing and the in vitro synthesis of theaflavins are outlined. In this review, detailed research regarding the extraction, purification, properties, and application of Camellia sinensis PPO is summarized to provide a reference for further research on PPO.
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- Chun Zou
- Key Laboratory of Biology, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Hangzhou 310008, China
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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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Aaqil M, Peng C, Kamal A, Nawaz T, Zhang F, Gong J. Tea Harvesting and Processing Techniques and Its Effect on Phytochemical Profile and Final Quality of Black Tea: A Review. Foods 2023; 12:4467. [PMID: 38137271 PMCID: PMC10743253 DOI: 10.3390/foods12244467] [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: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Tea (Camellia sinensis) has grown for over 300 years and is recognized worldwide as among other well-renowned crops. The quality of black tea depends on plucking (method, standard, season, and intervals), withering and rolling (time and temperature), fermentation (time, temperature, and RH), drying (temperature and method), and storage conditions, which have a high influence on the final quality of black tea. At the rolling stage, the oxidation process is initiated and ends at the early drying stage until the enzymes that transform tea polyphenols into thearubigins (TRs) and theaflavins (TFs) are denatured by heat. By increasing fermentation time, TRs increased, and TF decreased. Each is liable for black tea's brightness, taste, and color. The amino acids and essential oils also grant a distinctive taste and aroma to black tea. Throughout withering, rolling, and fermentation, increases were found in essential oil content, but during drying, a decrease was observed. However, the Maillard reaction, which occurs when amino acids react with sugar during drying, reimburses for this decrease and enhances the flavor and color of black tea. As compared to normal conditions, accelerated storage showed a slight decrease in the total color, TF, and TRs. It is concluded that including plucking, each processing step (adopted technique) and storage system has a remarkable impact on black tea's final quality. To maintain the quality, an advanced mechanism is needed to optimize such factors to produce high-quality black tea, and an objective setting technique should be devised to attain the desirable quality characteristics.
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- Muhammad Aaqil
- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (M.A.); (F.Z.)
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (C.P.); (A.K.)
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (C.P.); (A.K.)
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- College of Natural Sciences, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA;
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (M.A.); (F.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (M.A.); (F.Z.)
- Agro-Products Processing Research Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming 650221, China
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Yu P, Huang Y, Li Z, Zhao X, Huang H, Zhong N, Zheng H, Chen Q. Difference in Aroma Components of Black Teas Processed on Different Dates in the Spring Season. Foods 2023; 12:4368. [PMID: 38231869 DOI: 10.3390/foods12234368] [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: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Tea aroma greatly varies with the production date. This study investigated the aroma differences among black teas processed on different dates (March 23rd, April 8th, April 15th, April 27th, and May 7th) in the spring. A sensory evaluation showed that the black tea produced on April 15th had a strong and lasting sweet aroma and the highest score of 93.5. In total, 71 volatile compounds were identified, and alcohols were the predominant category, accounting for 60.98%. From March 23rd to May 7th, the total content of volatile compounds showed a parabolic change trend and reached its maximum on April 15th (715.27 μg/L); the flavor index first peaked on April 8th (23.25) and then gradually decreased. A multivariate statistical analysis showed that 39 volatile compounds were important, differential aroma components. An odor activity value (OAV) analysis showed that the predominant odorants were β-ionone, β-damascenone, linalool, (E)-β-ocimene, and geraniol, all with values larger than 100. The total OAVs of undesirable odorants decreased and reached their minimum (70.4) on April 27th, while the total OAVs of pleasant odorants and the ratio of pleasant/undesirable odorants showed inverse changes and reached their maximum (2182.1 and 31.0, respectively) on April 27th. Based on the significance of differences and OAVs, linalool, (E)-β-ocimene, geraniol, and (E,E)-2,4-nonadienal were considered as the key differential odorants. Combined with the sensory evaluation and the differences in aroma components, it was proposed that black teas produced around April 15th in the Hunan district are more likely to have a strong and lasting sweet aroma. This study will provide scientific guidance for the production of black tea in the Hunan district, China.
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- Penghui Yu
- Tea Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China
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- College of Agriculture, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- College of Agriculture, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China
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- College of Agriculture, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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Chen Q, Yu P, Li Z, Wang Y, Liu Y, Zhu Y, Fu H. Re-Rolling Treatment in the Fermentation Process Improves the Aroma Quality of Black Tea. Foods 2023; 12:3702. [PMID: 37835355 PMCID: PMC10572315 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Aroma is a vital factor influencing tea quality and value. It is a challenge to produce a kind of black tea with a floral/fruity aroma, good taste, and without a green/grassy odor simultaneously using small- and medium-leaf tea species. In this study, the effect of re-rolling treatment on the aroma quality of small-leaf Congou black tea was investigated using the methods of the equivalent quantification of aroma and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Sensory evaluation showed that re-rolling treatment improved the aroma quality of Congou black tea by conferring upon it floral and fruity scents. In total, 179 volatile compounds were identified using GC-MS, of which 97 volatiles showed statistical differences (Tukey s-b(K), p < 0.05). Re-rolling treatment significantly reduced the levels of alcoholic fatty acid-derived volatiles (FADVs) and volatile terpenoid (VTs), but increased the levels of aldehydic and ester FADVs, most amino acid-derived volatiles (AADVs), carotenoid-derived volatiles (CDVs), alkene VTs, and some other important volatile compounds. Based on the odor characteristics and fold changes of differential volatile compounds, hexanoic acid, hexyl formate, cis-3-hexenyl hexanoate, (Z)-3-hexenyl benzoate, hexyl hexanoate, phenylacetaldehyde, benzyl alcohol, β-ionone, α-ionone, dihydroactinidiolide, ipsenone, β-farnesene, β-octalactone, melonal, etc., were considered as the potential key odorants responsible for the floral and fruity scents of re-rolled black tea. In summary, this study provides a novel and simple processing technology to improve the aroma quality of small-leaf Congou black tea, and the results are beneficial to enriching tea aroma chemistry.
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- Qincao Chen
- College of Agriculture, Jiangxi Agricultural University, No. 1101 Zhimin Avenue, Nanchang 330045, China; (Q.C.); (Z.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.L.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 702 Yuanda 2nd Road, Changsha 410125, China;
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- College of Agriculture, Jiangxi Agricultural University, No. 1101 Zhimin Avenue, Nanchang 330045, China; (Q.C.); (Z.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.L.)
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- College of Agriculture, Jiangxi Agricultural University, No. 1101 Zhimin Avenue, Nanchang 330045, China; (Q.C.); (Z.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.L.)
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- College of Agriculture, Jiangxi Agricultural University, No. 1101 Zhimin Avenue, Nanchang 330045, China; (Q.C.); (Z.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.L.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- College of Agriculture, Jiangxi Agricultural University, No. 1101 Zhimin Avenue, Nanchang 330045, China; (Q.C.); (Z.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.L.)
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Wang W, Le T, Wang W, Yu L, Yang L, Jiang H. Effects of Key Components on the Antioxidant Activity of Black Tea. Foods 2023; 12:3134. [PMID: 37628133 PMCID: PMC10453510 DOI: 10.3390/foods12163134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Many components (such as tea polyphenols, catechins, theaflavins, theasinensins, thearubigins, flavonoids, gallic acid, etc.) in black tea have antioxidant activities. However, it is not clear which components have a greater influence on the antioxidant activity of black tea. In this study, the antioxidant activity and contents of tea polyphenols, catechins, theaflavins, thearubigins, theabrownins, TSA, total flavonoids, amino acids, caffeine, and total soluble sugar were analyzed in 51 black teas. Principal component analysis (PCA), orthogonal partial least-squares discrimination analysis (OPLS-DA), and the correlation analysis method were used for data analysis. The results showed that catechins in tea polyphenols were the most important components that determine the antioxidant activity of black tea. Among them, epicatechin gallate (ECG), epi-gallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epicatechin (EC), and epi-gallocatechin (EGC) were significantly positively correlated with the antioxidant activity of black tea, and theabrownin was negatively correlated with the antioxidant activity of black tea. Furthermore, this study analyzed the correlation between the changes in catechin and its oxidized polymers with antioxidant activity during black tea fermentation; it verified that catechins were significantly positively correlated with the antioxidant activity of black tea, and theabrownin showed a negative correlation. And the antioxidant activity of catechins and their oxidation products in vitro and their correlation in black tea processing were used as validation. This study provides a comparison method for comparing the antioxidant activity of black tea.
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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; (W.W.); (T.L.); (W.W.); (L.Y.); (L.Y.)
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Zhang S, Shan X, Niu L, Chen L, Wang J, Zhou Q, Yuan H, Li J, Wu T. The Integration of Metabolomics, Electronic Tongue, and Chromatic Difference Reveals the Correlations between the Critical Compounds and Flavor Characteristics of Two Grades of High-Quality Dianhong Congou Black Tea. Metabolites 2023; 13:864. [PMID: 37512571 PMCID: PMC10385030 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13070864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Tea's biochemical compounds and flavor quality vary depending on its grade ranking. Dianhong Congou black tea (DCT) is a unique tea category produced using the large-leaf tea varieties from Yunnan, China. To date, the flavor characteristics and critical components of two grades of high-quality DCT, single-bud-grade DCT (BDCT), and special-grade DCT (SDCT) manufactured mainly with single buds and buds with one leaf, respectively, are far from clear. Herein, comparisons of two grades were performed by the integration of human sensory evaluation, an electronic tongue, chromatic differences, the quantification of major components, and metabolomics. The BDCT possessed a brisk, umami taste and a brighter infusion color, while the SDCT presented a comprehensive taste and redder liquor color. Quantification analysis showed that the levels of total polyphenols, catechins, and theaflavins (TFs) were significantly higher in the BDCT. Fifty-six different key compounds were screened by metabolomics, including catechins, flavone/flavonol glycosides, amino acids, phenolic acids, etc. Correlation analysis revealed that the sensory features of the BDCT and SDCT were attributed to their higher contents of catechins, TFs, theogallin, digalloylglucose, and accumulations of thearubigins (TRs), flavone/flavonol glycosides, and soluble sugars, respectively. This report is the first to focus on the comprehensive evaluation of the biochemical compositions and sensory characteristics of two grades of high-quality DCT, advancing the understanding of DCT from a multi-dimensional perspective.
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- Shan Zhang
- School of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
- 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
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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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- 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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- School of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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Zhang S, Jiang X, Li C, Qiu L, Chen Y, Yu Z, Ni D. Effect of Fermentation Humidity on Quality of Congou Black Tea. Foods 2023; 12:foods12081726. [PMID: 37107521 PMCID: PMC10138149 DOI: 10.3390/foods12081726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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This study investigated the effect of different fermentation humidities (55%, 65%, 75%, 85% and 95%) on congou black tea quality and bioactivity. Fermentation humidity mainly affected the tea's appearance, aroma and taste quality. The tea fermented at low humidity (75% or below) showed a decrease in tightness, evenness and moistening degree, as well as a heavy grassy and greenish scent, plus a green, astringent and bitter taste. The tea fermented at a high humidity (85% or above) presented a sweet and pure aroma, as well as a mellow taste, plus an increase of sweetness and umami. With increasing fermentation humidity, the tea exhibited a drop in the content of flavones, tea polyphenols, catechins (EGCG, ECG) and theaflavins (TF, TF-3-G), contrasted by a rise in the content of soluble sugars, thearubigins and theabrownins, contributing to the development of a sweet and mellow taste. Additionally, the tea showed a gradual increase in the total amount of volatile compounds and in the content of alcohols, alkanes, alkenes, aldehydes, ketones and acids. Moreover, the tea fermented at a low humidity had stronger antioxidant activity against 2, 2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and a higher inhibiting capability on the activities of α-amylase and α-glucosidase. Overall results indicated the desirable fermentation humidity of congou black tea should be 85% or above.
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- Sirui Zhang
- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation and Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Wuhan 430070, China
- College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Jiangxi Sericulture and Tea Research Institute, Nanchang 330202, China
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- Jiangxi Sericulture and Tea Research Institute, Nanchang 330202, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation and Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation and Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation and Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Wuhan 430070, China
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Yao H, Su H, Ma J, Zheng J, He W, Wu C, Hou Z, Zhao R, Zhou Q. Widely targeted volatileomics analysis reveals the typical aroma formation of Xinyang black tea during fermentation. Food Res Int 2023; 164:112387. [PMID: 36737972 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Xinyang black tea (XYBT) is characterized by the honey sugar-like aroma which is produced during the fermentation process. However, the formation of this typical aroma is still unclear. We here performed widely targeted volatileomics analysis combined with GC-MS and detected 116 aroma active compounds (AACs) with OAV > 1. These AACs were mainly divided into terpenoids, pyrazine, volatile sulfur compounds, esters, and aldehydes. Among them, 25 significant differences AACs (SDAACs) with significant differences in fermentation processes were identified, comprising phenylacetaldehyde, dihydroactinidiolide, α-damascenone, β-ionone, methyl salicylate, and so forth. In addition, sensory descriptions and partial least squares discriminant analysis demonstrated that phenylacetaldehyde was identified as the key volatile for the honey sugar-like aroma. We further speculated that phenylacetaldehyde responsible for the aroma of XYBT was probably produced from the degradation of L-phenylalanine and styrene. In conclusion, this study helps us better understand the components and formation mechanism of the honey sugar-like aroma of XYBT, providing new insight into improving the processing techniques for black tea quality.
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- Hengbin Yao
- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Xinyang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
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Wu S, Yu Q, Shen S, Shan X, Hua J, Zhu J, Qiu J, Deng Y, Zhou Q, Jiang Y, Yuan H, Li J. Non-targeted metabolomics and electronic tongue analysis reveal the effect of rolling time on the sensory quality and nonvolatile metabolites of congou black tea. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Nurmilah S, Cahyana Y, Utama GL. Metagenomics Analysis of the Polymeric and Monomeric Phenolic Dynamic Changes Related to the Indigenous Bacteria of Black Tea Spontaneous Fermentation. BIOTECHNOLOGY REPORTS 2022; 36:e00774. [DOI: 10.1016/j.btre.2022.e00774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Li Y, Bai R, Wang J, Li Y, Hu Y, Ren D, Dong W, Yi L. Pear polyphenol oxidase enhances theaflavins in green tea soup through the enzymatic oxidation reaction. EFOOD 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/efd2.35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2023] Open
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Relationship between the Grade and the Characteristic Flavor of PCT (Panyong Congou Black Tea). Foods 2022; 11:foods11182815. [PMID: 36140943 PMCID: PMC9497606 DOI: 10.3390/foods11182815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Panyong Congou black tea (PCT) is one of the most representative and historically famous Congou black teas in China and has been gaining more and more attention for its beneficial health properties. Currently, four grades of PCT are available, based on the raw leaf materials and consumer palatability. The chemical profiles distinguishing different grades of PCT are yet to be defined, nor has the relationship with grade been evaluated. In the present study, chemometric analysis showed that epigallocatechin (EGC), catechin (C), polyphenols, gallic acid (GA), and free amino acids are grade related bio-markers of PCT. These compounds are associated with the sweet and mellow aftertaste of PCT. A total of 34 volatile components were identified, of which the three component types with the highest relative percentages were alcohols (51.34–52.51%), ketones (27.31–30.28%), and aldehydes (12.70–13.18%). Additionally, our results revealed that sweet floral and fruity aromas were positively correlated with six volatile organic compounds (VOCs), 1-pentanol, propyl hexanoate, linalool, cyclohexanone, hexanal, and 2,5-dimethylpyrazine. Clear discrimination was achieved using orthogonal projections to latent structures discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA). The findings provide vital information on the characteristic flavor of each grade of PCT.
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Comparative Analysis of Flavor, Taste, and Volatile Organic Compounds in Opossum Shrimp Paste during Long-Term Natural Fermentation Using E-Nose, E-Tongue, and HS-SPME-GC-MS. Foods 2022; 11:foods11131938. [PMID: 35804754 PMCID: PMC9266136 DOI: 10.3390/foods11131938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The present study focused on the determination of color, flavor, taste, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) changes of shrimp paste fermented for 1, 2, 3, and 8 years by E-nose, E-tongue, and headspace solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS). During fermentation, the color of shrimp paste turned dark brown with decreases in L*, a*, and b* values. Inorganic sulfide odor was dominant in all fermented samples. The umami, richness, and aftertaste-B reached a maximum in year 3 of fermentation. A total of 182 volatiles, including long-chain alkanes, esters, aldehydes, olefins, ketones, acids, furans, and pyrazines, were detected. Sixteen VOCs including dimethyl disulfide, methional, trimethyl-pyrazine, (E,E)-2,4-heptadienal, benzeneacetaldehyde were selected as flavor markers. Correlation analysis showed that 94 VOCs were related to saltiness while 40, 17, 21, 22, and 24 VOCs contributed to richness, umami, aftertase-B, sourness, and bitterness, respectively. These novel data may help in optimizing fermentation duration to achieve target flavor indicators in opossum shrimp paste production.
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Effects of Fermentation Temperature and Time on the Color Attributes and Tea Pigments of Yunnan Congou Black Tea. Foods 2022; 11:foods11131845. [PMID: 35804663 PMCID: PMC9265920 DOI: 10.3390/foods11131845] [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: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Yunnan Congou black tea (YCBT) is a typical black tea in China, and is rich in theaflavins (TFs), thearubigins (TRs), and theabrownins (TBs). However, the influence of the fermentation temperature and time on the liquor and appearance color and the correlation between the tea pigments and its color attributes remain unclear. We investigated the effects of the fermentation temperature and time on the color attributes and tea pigments of YCBT. A low fermentation temperature was beneficial to maintain a bright orange-red liquor color and promote the accumulation of TFs and TRs. In contrast, a high temperature gave the liquor a glossy appearance and was beneficial for the formation of TBs. A correlation analysis showed that the 10TFRB index best represented the contribution of tea pigments to the quality of black tea. Moreover, TRs and TBs content prediction models were established based on the liquor L and H values, where the former value can be used as an important index to judge the fermentation process. This study will further enrich the theory of black tea processing chemistry and provide technical support for the precise and directional production of black tea.
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Effect of Strobilanthes tonkinensis Lindau Addition on Black Tea Flavor Quality and Volatile Metabolite Content. Foods 2022; 11:foods11121678. [PMID: 35741875 PMCID: PMC9222377 DOI: 10.3390/foods11121678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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The characteristic aroma of Chinese black tea (BT) produced in summer usually lacks intensity and persistence, reducing consumer acceptance and market demand. Strobilanthes tonkinensis Lindau (STL) possesses excellent biological characteristics, making it a promising novel tea ingredient. We investigated the effects of different addition methods and concentrations for the novel additive STL on the sensory quality of BT. A 20:1500 g/g addition to rolled tea leaves was identified as the best BT with STL (BoS) treatment. We identified 141 volatile metabolites (VMs) for the first time in STL, with high alcohol, ester, ketone, enyne, alkyne, and alkane contents. Partial least-squares discriminant analysis distinguished the samples and revealed 28, 26, and 14 differential VMs in STL vs. BoS, BT vs. STL, and BT vs. BoS comparisons, respectively. Using a combination of Venn, multiple experiment viewer, and odor activity value analysis, 16 key differential VMs were identified. Compared to BT, the 1-octen-3-ol, 1-hexanol, 1-dodecanol, (E)-3-hexen-1-ol, phenylethyl alcohol, and 2-methoxy-3-(2-methylpropyl)-pyrazine contents in BoS were 394.7%, 53.6%, 34.1%, 24.4%, 9.9%, and 5.7% higher, respectively. BoS combined the aromatic properties of BT and STL into a sweet and glutinous rice flavor. The results provide theoretical support for future research and development of novel BT-based products.
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Analysis of non-volatile and volatile metabolites reveals the influence of second-drying heat transfer methods on green tea quality. Food Chem X 2022; 14:100354. [PMID: 35693454 PMCID: PMC9184872 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2022.100354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Effect of second-drying heat-transfer modes on green tea quality was investigated. Microwave second-drying (MWSD) was the optimal method for green tea aroma and color. Seventeen non-volatile and eight volatile differential metabolites were identified. Nonanal, trans-β-ionone, linalool, and jasmone had highest content in MWSD. MWSD was beneficial to the retention of chlorophyll, theanine, and soluble sugars.
Second-drying is a key process of green tea manufacturing, however, hitherto the effect of second-drying methods on green tea quality has not been assessed. In this study, we compared the effect of three heat transfer drying methods (heat radiation, heat convection, and heat conduction) on green tea quality. Gas chromatography-tandem dual mass spectrometry was used to detect volatile compounds, while absolute quantitative methods were used to detect the non-volatile ones. We identified 45 non-volatile metabolites, 101 volatile metabolites, and 15 objective flavor indicators. Seventeen differential non-volatiles and 8 differential volatiles were screened. Microwave second-drying in heat radiation was the optimal method for green tea flavor, as it can promote the retention of chlorophyll, the degradation of flavonoid glycosides, and the enrichment of amino acids, soluble sugars, nonanal, trans-β-ionone, linalool, and jasmone. The results provide a theoretical basis and technical guidance for the precise and directional processing of high-quality green tea.
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Dynamic Changes in Volatile Compounds of Shaken Black Tea during Its Manufacture by GC × GC-TOFMS and Multivariate Data Analysis. Foods 2022; 11:foods11091228. [PMID: 35563951 PMCID: PMC9102106 DOI: 10.3390/foods11091228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Changes in key odorants of shaken black tea (SBT) during its manufacture were determined using headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) combined with comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography−time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC × GC−TOFMS) and multivariate data analysis. A total of 241 volatiles was identified, comprising 49 aldehydes, 40 esters, 29 alcohols, 34 ketones, 30 aromatics, 24 alkenes, 17 alkanes, 13 furans, and 5 other compounds. A total of 27 volatiles had average relative odor activity values (rOAVs) greater than 1, among which (E)-β-ionone, (E,Z)-2,6-nonadienal, and 1-octen-3-one exhibited the highest values. According to the criteria of variable importance in projection (VIP) > 1, p < 0.05, and |log2FC| > 1, 61 discriminatory volatile compounds were screened out, of which 26 substances were shared in the shaking stage (FL vs. S1, S1 vs. S2, S2 vs. S3). The results of the orthogonal partial least squares discriminate analysis (OPLS-DA) differentiated the influence of shaking, fermentation, and drying processes on the formation of volatile compounds in SBT. In particular, (Z)-3-hexenol, (Z)-hexanoic acid, 3-hexenyl ester, (E)-β-farnesene, and indole mainly formed in the shaking stage, which promoted the formation of the floral and fruity flavor of black tea. This study enriches the basic theory of black tea flavor quality and provide the theoretical basis for the further development of aroma quality control.
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Wang H, Wang J, Yuan H, Shen S, Li J, Hua J, Jiang Y. Novel insights into the effect of withering degree on Dianhong Congou black tea quality. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Huajie Wang
- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Hangzhou Zhejiang 310008 China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Hangzhou Zhejiang 310008 China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Hangzhou Zhejiang 310008 China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Hangzhou Zhejiang 310008 China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Hangzhou Zhejiang 310008 China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Hangzhou Zhejiang 310008 China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Hangzhou Zhejiang 310008 China
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