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Xu J, Zhang Y, Hu C, Yu B, Wan C, Chen B, Lu L, Yuan L, Wu Z, Chen H. The flavor substances changes in Fuliang green tea during storage monitoring by GC-MS and GC-IMS. Food Chem X 2024; 21:101047. [PMID: 38187940 PMCID: PMC10770431 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.101047] [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: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
Abstract
To study the effect of storage (for 0, 3, 6, and 12 months) on the flavor of green tea (GT), we monitored the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in GT through gas chromatography (GC) combined with ion mobility spectrometry and headspace solid-phase micro extraction, GC-MS (mass spectrometry). Then, relative odor activity value (ROAV) was applied to analyze the aroma contribution of the VOCs. During storage, the polyphenol and caffeine contents gradually decreased from 22.38 % to 18.51 % and from 4.37 % to 3.74 %, respectively, and the total soluble sugar first increased and then decreased (from 4.89 % to 7.16 % and then 5.02 %). Although the total free amino acid contents showed a fluctuating trend, the content of cysteamine increased gradually. The contents of VOCs with positive contribution to GT aroma, including linalool, geraniol, nonanal, and 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, decreased. They also contributed less in the ROAV after storage. The ROAVs of nonanal, linalool, and geraniol decreased from 3.37 to 0.79, from 100 to 38.21, and from 2.98 to 1.8, respectively, after 12 months of storage. Principal component analysis can be used to identify the samples with different storage durations based on these data. Given the increase in amount of cysteamine and decrease in that of linalool oxide, oxidation may be not the only factor responsible for tea quality in storage.
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- Jiyuan Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, PR China
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, PR China
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, PR China
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, PR China
- Sino-German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, PR China
- Sino-German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, PR China
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- Riantea Limited, Nanchang 330100, PR China
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- Riantea Limited, Nanchang 330100, PR China
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- Riantea Limited, Nanchang 330100, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, PR China
- Sino-German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, PR China
- Sino-German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, PR China
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Wu X, Zhang Y, Zhang B, Tian H, Liang Y, Dang H, Zhao Y. Dynamic Changes in Microbial Communities, Physicochemical Properties, and Flavor of Kombucha Made from Fu-Brick Tea. Foods 2023; 12:4242. [PMID: 38231678 DOI: 10.3390/foods12234242] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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In this study, Fu-brick tea (FBT) was used for kombucha preparation. The succession of microbial community structures, changes in physicochemical properties, and the volatiles were investigated during the kombucha fermentation. The sequencing analysis showed that Komagataeibacter was the most predominant bacterium. Aspergillus and Zygosaccharomyces were the dominant fungi before fermentation whereas Zygosaccharomyces and Derkella were the dominant fungi after 3 days of fermentation. The physicochemical analysis revealed that acetic acid, glucuronic acid, and polyphenols increased by 10.22 g/L, 0.08 g/L, and 177.40 mg/L, respectively, by the end of fermentation. The GC-MS analysis showed that a total of 49 volatile compounds were detected during the fermentation. Moreover, there were great differences in volatile components among the kombucha samples with different fermentation times. Furthermore, the relevance among microbial community and volatile compounds was evaluated through correlation network analysis. The results suggested that Komagataeibacter, Aspergillus, Zygosaccharomyces, and Dekkera were closely related to the main volatile compounds of FBT kombucha. The results in this study may provide deep understanding for constructing the microbiota and improving the quality of FBT kombucha.
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- Xiaoya Wu
- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Research Center of Fruit and Vegetable Deep-Processing Technology, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Xianyang Jingwei Fu Tea Co., Ltd., Xianyang 712044, China
- Key Laboratory of Fu Tea Processing and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xianyang 712044, China
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- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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Chen S, Yuan M, Zhang Y, Xu Y, Xu H. Characterization and quantification of chemical constituents in Fuzhuan brick tea using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. J Sep Sci 2023; 46:e2300087. [PMID: 37380621 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300087] [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: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Fuzhuan brick tea, a distinctive dark tea fermented by microorganisms, is a traditional beverage in China throughout history. Recently, it has attracted considerable attention owing to its unique quality characteristics and potential health benefits. The aim of this study was to establish a method for the quality control of Fuzhuan brick tea for stable production. Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry was used to identify Fuzhuan brick tea, and the major components were chosen for further quantitative analysis. Subsequently, a quantification method was developed using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with triple-quadrupole mass spectrometry, and its reliability was verified through methodological validation. Finally, a total of 30 compounds were identified, including catechins, flavonoids, alkaloids, and fatty acids. The established method was reliable for methodological validation and was applied to the quantitative analysis of Fuzhuan brick tea. This study provides a fundamental basis for the quality control and further studies on the component analysis of Fuzhuan brick tea.
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- Simin Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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Zheng X, Hu T, Xie H, Ou X, Huang J, Wang C, Liu Z, Li Q. Characterization of the key odor-active compounds in different aroma types of Fu brick tea using HS-SPME/GC-MSO combined with sensory-directed flavor analysis. Food Chem 2023; 426:136527. [PMID: 37336100 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136527] [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: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Fu brick tea (FBT) is popular for its unique 'fungal flower' aroma, however, its key odor-active compounds are essentially unknown. In this study, the odor-active compounds of "stale-fungal" aroma (CJX), "fresh-fungal" aroma (QJX), and "fermentation-fungal" aroma (FJX) types FBT were extracted and examined by headspace solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME) combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and gas chromatographyolfactometry (GC-O). A total of 43 volatile and 38 odor-active compounds were identified by these methods. Among them, the content of dihydroactindiolide (4596-13189 µg/L), (E)-linalool oxide (2863-6627 µg/L), and benzyl alcohol (4992-6859 µg/L) were highest. Aroma recombination experiments further verified that these odor-active compounds could be simulated the overall aroma profile of FBT successfully. Furthermore, omission experiments confirmed that 15, 20, and 15 key odor-active compounds in CJX, QJX, and FJX FBT, respectively. This study will provide a theoretical basis for comprehensively understanding the formation of characteristic aromas in FBT.
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- Xuexue Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China; National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China.
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Xiao Y, Huang Y, Long F, Yang D, Huang Y, Han Y, Wu Y, Zhong K, Bu Q, Gao H, Huang Y. Insight into structural characteristics of theabrownin from Pingwu Fuzhuan brick tea and its hypolipidemic activity based on the in vivo zebrafish and in vitro lipid digestion and absorption models. Food Chem 2022; 404:134382. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Effect of Fixation Methods on Biochemical Characteristics of Green Teas and Their Lipid-Lowering Effects in a Zebrafish Larvae Model. Foods 2022; 11:foods11111582. [PMID: 35681332 PMCID: PMC9180411 DOI: 10.3390/foods11111582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Fixation is a key process contributing to different flavors of green tea and pan-fire and steam were the common fixation methods applied conventionally. In this study, pan-fired green tea (PGT) and steamed green tea (SGT) produced by different fixation methods were compared in characteristic biochemicals including volatile compounds, amino acids, catechins and alkaloids, together with evaluating their tastes and lipid-lowering effects. PGT and SGT could be distinguished clearly by orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) and heatmap. SGT had higher contents of volatile alcohols (44.75%) with green and floral attributes, while PGT had higher contents of volatile esters (22.63%) with fruity and sweet attributes. Results of electronic tongue analysis showed that PGT and SGT had similar taste of strong umami and sweetness, but little astringency and bitterness. In addition, amino acids were more abundant in PGT (41.47 mg/g in PGT, 33.79 mg/g in SGT), and catechins were more abundant in SGT (111.36 mg/g in PGT, 139.68 mg/mg in SGT). Zebrafish larvae high-fat model was applied to study the lipid-lowering effects of PGT and SGT. Results showed that both SGT and PGT had lipid-lowering effects, and the lipid level was decreased to 61.11 and 54.47% at concentration of 300 mg/L compared to high-fat group, respectively. Generally, different fixation methods of pan-fire and steam showed significant effects on aroma and contents of characteristic chemical compounds (amino acids and catechins) of green tea, but no effects on the taste and lipid-lowering activity.
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Li H, Liu C, Luo S, Zhu S, Tang S, Zeng H, Qin Y, Ma M, Zeng D, van Beek TA, Wang H, Chen B. Chromatographic Determination of the Mycotoxin Patulin in 219 Chinese Tea Samples and Implications for Human Health. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27092852. [PMID: 35566203 PMCID: PMC9103431 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Patulin (PAT) is a mycotoxin, with several acute, chronic, and cellular level toxic effects, produced by various fungi. A limit for PAT in food of has been set by authorities to guarantee food safety. Research on PAT in tea has been very limited although tea is the second largest beverage in the world. In this paper, HPLC−DAD and GC−MS methods for analysis of PAT in different tea products, such as non-fermented (green tea), partially fermented (oolong tea, white tea, yellow tea), completely fermented (black tea), and post-fermented (dark tea and Pu-erh tea) teas were developed. The methods showed good selectivity with regard to tea pigments and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) and a recovery of 90–102% for PAT at a 10–100 ppb spiking level. Limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) in tea were 1.5 ng/g and 5.0 ng/g for HPLC−UV, and 0.25 ng/g and 0.83 ng/g for GC−MS. HPLC was simpler and more robust, while GC−MS showed higher sensitivity and selectivity. GC−MS was used to validate the HPLC−UV method and prove its accuracy. The PAT content of 219 Chinese tea samples was investigated. Most tea samples contained less than 10 ng/g, ten more than 10 ng/g and two more than 50 ng/g. The results imply that tea products in China are safe with regard to their PAT content. Even an extreme daily consumption of 25 g of the tea with the highest PAT content (124 ng/g), translates to an intake of only 3 μg/person/day, which is still an order of magnitude below the maximum allowed daily intake of 30 µg for an adult.
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- Hai Li
- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China; (H.L.); (C.L.); (S.L.); (S.Z.); (S.T.); (H.Z.); (Y.Q.); (M.M.)
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- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China; (H.L.); (C.L.); (S.L.); (S.Z.); (S.T.); (H.Z.); (Y.Q.); (M.M.)
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- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China; (H.L.); (C.L.); (S.L.); (S.Z.); (S.T.); (H.Z.); (Y.Q.); (M.M.)
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- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China; (H.L.); (C.L.); (S.L.); (S.Z.); (S.T.); (H.Z.); (Y.Q.); (M.M.)
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- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China; (H.L.); (C.L.); (S.L.); (S.Z.); (S.T.); (H.Z.); (Y.Q.); (M.M.)
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- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China; (H.L.); (C.L.); (S.L.); (S.Z.); (S.T.); (H.Z.); (Y.Q.); (M.M.)
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- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China; (H.L.); (C.L.); (S.L.); (S.Z.); (S.T.); (H.Z.); (Y.Q.); (M.M.)
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- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China; (H.L.); (C.L.); (S.L.); (S.Z.); (S.T.); (H.Z.); (Y.Q.); (M.M.)
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- Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Changsha 410005, China
- Correspondence: (D.Z.); (T.A.v.B.); (B.C.); Tel./Fax: +86-731-88872531 (B.C.)
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE Wageningen, The Netherlands
- Correspondence: (D.Z.); (T.A.v.B.); (B.C.); Tel./Fax: +86-731-88872531 (B.C.)
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- Changsha Institute for Food and Drug Control, National Quality Supervision and Inspection Center of Liquor Products (Hunan), Changsha 410013, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China; (H.L.); (C.L.); (S.L.); (S.Z.); (S.T.); (H.Z.); (Y.Q.); (M.M.)
- Correspondence: (D.Z.); (T.A.v.B.); (B.C.); Tel./Fax: +86-731-88872531 (B.C.)
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Xuexue Z, Xin H, Youlan J, Chao W, Zhonghua L, Jianan H, Qin L. Characterization of key aroma compounds and relationship between aroma compounds and sensory attributes in different aroma types of Fu brick tea. Food Chem X 2022; 13:100248. [PMID: 35499020 PMCID: PMC9040021 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2022.100248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Aroma characteristics of Fu brick tea were classified into three types. Key aroma compounds in three aroma types of Fu brick tea were identified. Relationship between aroma compounds and aroma attributes was illuminated.
Aroma is one of the most important sensory properties of tea. Floral-fungal aroma type, ripe-fungal aroma type and fresh-fungal aroma type were the main aroma types of Fu brick tea by QDA. A total of 112 volatile compounds were identified and quantified in tea samples by HS-SPME/GC–MS analysis. Ten voaltiles in floral-fungal aroma type, eleven voaltiles in ripe-fungal aroma type, and eighteen voaltiles in fresh-fungal aroma type were identified as key aroma compounds for the aroma characteristics formation in three aroma types of Fu brick tea. In addition, PLS analysis revealed that 3,4-dehydro-β-ionone, dihydro-β-ionone, (+)-carotol and linalool oxide Ⅱ were the key contributors to the ‘floral and fruity’ attribute, α-terpineol contributed to ‘woody’ and ‘stale’ attributes, and thirteen aroma compounds related to ‘green’ attribute. Taken together, these findings will provide new insights into the formation mechanism of different aroma characteristics in Fu brick tea.
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- Zheng Xuexue
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China.,Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China.,Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China.,National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China.,Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China.,National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China.,Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China.,Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China.,National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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Sun Y, Wang F, Liu Y, An Y, Chang D, Wang J, Xia F, Liu N, Chen X, Cao Y. Comparison of water- and alkali-extracted polysaccharides from Fuzhuan brick tea and their immunomodulatory effects in vitro and in vivo. Food Funct 2022; 13:806-824. [PMID: 34985061 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo02944d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In the present study, the purpose is to compare the effect of water extraction and alkali-assisted extraction on the structural characteristics and immunomodulatory activity of polysaccharides from Fuzhuan brick tea (FBTPs). The results indicated that water-extracted FBTPs (W-FBTPs) and alkali-extracted FBTPs (A-FBTPs) had similar molecular weights but different monosaccharide compositions, of which A-FBTPs had a higher yield and uronic acid groups corresponding to galacturonic acid (GalA). Moreover, A-FBTPs had stronger ability to promote phagocytic capacity, acid phosphatase activity and nitric oxide (NO) secretion in macrophages in vitro. In the in vivo study, A-FBTPs exhibited a promising effect to adjust the immune imbalance by enhancing the body features, antioxidant activities, immune response and intestinal mucosal barrier in cytoxan (CTX)-induced immunosuppressive mice. Besides, A-FBTP supplementation effectively improved CTX-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis, including promoting the abundance of beneficial bacteria (e.g., Lactobacillus) and short chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing bacteria (e.g., Lachnospiraceae, Prevotellaceae and Ruminococcaceae), along with reducing the growth of potentially pathogenic microbes (e.g., Desulfovibrionaceae and Helicobacter). These findings suggested that alkaline extraction might be a promising way to obtain high-quality acidic polysaccharides from Fuzhuan brick tea (FBT), and A-FBTPs could be developed as novel potential prebiotics and immunomodulators for further application in food formulations.
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- Yujiao Sun
- Natural Food Macromolecule Research Center, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China.
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- Natural Food Macromolecule Research Center, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China.
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- Shaanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 710003, China
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- Shaanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 710003, China
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- Natural Food Macromolecule Research Center, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China.
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- Natural Food Macromolecule Research Center, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China.
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- Natural Food Macromolecule Research Center, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China.
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- Natural Food Macromolecule Research Center, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China.
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- Natural Food Macromolecule Research Center, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China.
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- Natural Food Macromolecule Research Center, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China.
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Xia F, Hu S, Zheng X, Wang MW, Zhang CC, Wu ZN, Sun YJ. New insights into metabolomics profile generation in fermented tea: the relevance of bacteria and metabolites in Fuzhuan brick tea. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:350-359. [PMID: 34143449 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The contribution of bacteria to fermented tea is not clear and the associated research is relatively limited. To reveal the role of microorganisms in fermented tea processing, the microbial community and metabolites of Fuzhuan brick tea (FBT), a Chinese traditional fermented tea, were revealed via high-throughput sequencing and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). RESULTS In FBT, bacterial communities had a higher abundance and diversity, Lactococcus and Bacillus were the main bacteria, and Eurotium was the predominant fungus. The predictive metabolic function indicated the pathways of cellular growth, environmental information, genetics and material metabolism of bacterial communities were abundant, whereas the fungal community predictive metabolic function was almost saprotroph. Using LC-MS, 1143 and 536 metabolites were defined in positive and negative ion mode, respectively. There were essential correlations between bacterial populations and metabolites, such that Bacillus was correlated significantly with 44 metabolites (P < 0.05) and Enterococcus was significantly associated with 15 metabolites (P < 0.05). Some of the main active components were significantly correlated with the bacteria, such as Enterococcus, Lactococcus and Carnobacterium. CONCLUSION Not only Eurotium, but also the bacteria were involved in the changes of metabolomics profile in fermented FBT. The present study assists in providing new insights into metabolomics profile generation in fermented tea. The present research lays a foundation for controlling the FBT fermentation by artificial inoculation to improve quality. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Fei Xia
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
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Li MY, Xiao Y, Zhong K, Gao H. Study on taste characteristics and microbial communities in Pingwu Fuzhuan brick tea and the correlation between microbiota composition and chemical metabolites. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022; 59:34-45. [PMID: 35068549 PMCID: PMC8758844 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-021-04976-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pingwu Fuzhuan brick tea (PWT) is considered the "Sichuan western road" border-selling tea. The taste and quality of Fuzhuan brick tea (FBT) is greatly influenced by microorganisms. Considering the dearth of studies on the taste and microbial community of PWT, this study aimed to investigate the taste characteristics using electronic tongue system and microbial community structures using high-throughput sequencing, followed by comparison with FBT from other regions and determining the correlation between microbial communities and chemical compositions. The taste strengths of sweetness, bitterness, umami and astringency in PWT were all at lower level compared to other regions FBT. Regarding microbial diversity, the fungal communities in PWT were distinct from those of other regions FBT in terms of taxonomic composition and abundance. Unclassified_k_Fungi and Aspergillus were the most dominant fungal genera in PWT. Candidatus_Microthrix, norank_f_Saprospiraceae, and norank_c_C10-SB1A were dominant bacterial genera in PWT, only distinct from those in Hunan FBT (HNT). Principal component analysis results showed that fungal or bacterial community structures of PWT and other regions FBT were distinctly different. Correlation analysis revealed important links between the top 50 microbial populations and metabolites. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version of this article contains supplementary material available at (10.1007/s13197-021-04976-y).
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- Mao-Yun Li
- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581College of Biomass Science and Engineering and Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065 China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581College of Biomass Science and Engineering and Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065 China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581College of Biomass Science and Engineering and Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065 China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581College of Biomass Science and Engineering and Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065 China
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Du Y, Yang W, Yang C, Yang X. A comprehensive review on microbiome, aromas and flavors, chemical composition, nutrition and future prospects of Fuzhuan brick tea. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Cheng L, Wang Y, Zhang J, Xu L, Zhou H, Wei K, Peng L, Zhang J, Liu Z, Wei X. Integration of non-targeted metabolomics and E-tongue evaluation reveals the chemical variation and taste characteristics of five typical dark teas. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Vamanu E, Dinu LD, Pelinescu DR, Gatea F. Therapeutic Properties of Edible Mushrooms and Herbal Teas in Gut Microbiota Modulation. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9061262. [PMID: 34200833 PMCID: PMC8230450 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9061262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Edible mushrooms are functional foods and valuable but less exploited sources of biologically active compounds. Herbal teas are a range of products widely used due to the therapeutic properties that have been demonstrated by traditional medicine and a supplement in conventional therapies. Their interaction with the human microbiota is an aspect that must be researched, the therapeutic properties depending on the interaction with the microbiota and the consequent fermentative activity. Modulation processes result from the activity of, for example, phenolic acids, which are a major component and which have already demonstrated activity in combating oxidative stress. The aim of this mini-review is to highlight the essential aspects of modulating the microbiota using edible mushrooms and herbal teas. Although the phenolic pattern is different for edible mushrooms and herbal teas, certain non-phenolic compounds (polysaccharides and/or caffeine) are important in alleviating chronic diseases. These specific functional compounds have modulatory properties against oxidative stress, demonstrating health-beneficial effects in vitro and/or In vivo. Moreover, recent advances in improving human health via gut microbiota are presented. Plant-derived miRNAs from mushrooms and herbal teas were highlighted as a potential strategy for new therapeutic effects.
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- Emanuel Vamanu
- Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Blvd, 1 District, 011464 Bucharest, Romania;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-742218240
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Blvd, 1 District, 011464 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Genetics, University of Bucharest, 36-46 Bd. M. Kogalniceanu, 5th District, 050107 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Centre of Bioanalysis, National Institute for Biological Sciences, 296 Spl. Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania;
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Zhou MX, Tian X, Wu ZQ, Li K, Li ZJ. Fuzhuan brick tea supplemented with areca nuts: Effects on serum and gut microbiota in mice. J Food Biochem 2021; 45:e13737. [PMID: 33876445 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Areca nut and Fuzhuan brick tea, a type of natural plant products, have obvious effects of fat reduction and weight loss; however, there is no report on their synergistic effect. This study investigated the effects of Fuzhuan brick tea supplemented with different concentrations of areca nut (5% (LAF), 10% (MAF), and 20% (HAF)) on serum and gut microbiota in Kunming (KM) mice. The results showed that Fuzhuan brick tea supplemented with areca nuts (AFTs) could reduce weight, prevent the accumulation of fat, inhibit the increase in the levels of serum triglyceride, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood glucose, free fatty acid, insulin, and total bile acid, alleviate the decrease in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level, and regulate the composition of gut microbiota by high-fat diet intervention. The HAF group with 20% areca nut content showed the best effect. These results could provide a novel approach to prevent obesity and hyperlipidemia. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Consumption of areca nut and tea is widespread in Asia and other regions. As a controversial raw material, the damage due to areca nut to oral mucosa health has often aroused public concern and heated discussion; however, its medicinal value has been confirmed in terms of its pharmacological effects in various aspects. Fuzhuan brick tea, a type of traditional postfermented dark tea, has been confirmed to exert effects of antiobesity. Therefore, the areca nut and Fuzhuan brick tea, as a type of natural plant products, have obvious effects of fat reduction and weight loss; however, their synergistic effect has not been reported. To our knowledge, this study is the first to explore the effects of the Fuzhuan brick tea supplemented with areca nuts (AFTs) on serum and gut microbiota in mice. On the premise of exerting their beneficial effects (especially in terms of easing food stagnation and eliminating indigestion) and reducing their toxic and side effects, the effects of AFTs on health were further clarified, which could provide a novel direction for the development and utilization of areca nut. Moreover, our research would increase public understanding of areca nut and provide guidance to the Fuzhuan brick tea processing industry.
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- Ming-Xi Zhou
- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China.,College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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Zhou B, Ma C, Zheng C, Xia T, Ma B, Liu X. 3-Methylxanthine production through biodegradation of theobromine by Aspergillus sydowii PT-2. BMC Microbiol 2020; 20:269. [PMID: 32854634 PMCID: PMC7453516 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-020-01951-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Methylxanthines, including caffeine, theobromine and theophylline, are natural and synthetic compounds in tea, which could be metabolized by certain kinds of bacteria and fungi. Previous studies confirmed that several microbial isolates from Pu-erh tea could degrade and convert caffeine and theophylline. We speculated that these candidate isolates also could degrade and convert theobromine through N-demethylation and oxidation. In this study, seven tea-derived fungal strains were inoculated into various theobromine agar medias and theobromine liquid mediums to assess their capacity in theobromine utilization. Related metabolites with theobromine degradation were detected by using HPLC in the liquid culture to investigate their potential application in the production of 3-methylxanthine. Results Based on theobromine utilization capacity, Aspergillus niger PT-1, Aspergillus sydowii PT-2, Aspergillus ustus PT-6 and Aspergillus tamarii PT-7 have demonstrated the potential for theobromine biodegradation. Particularly, A. sydowii PT-2 and A. tamarii PT-7 could degrade theobromine significantly (p < 0.05) in all given liquid mediums. 3,7-Dimethyluric acid, 3-methylxanthine, 7-methylxanthine, 3-methyluric acid, xanthine, and uric acid were detected in A. sydowii PT-2 and A. tamarii PT-7 culture, respectively, which confirmed the existence of N-demethylation and oxidation in theobromine catabolism. 3-Methylxanthine was common and main demethylated metabolite of theobromine in the liquid culture. 3-Methylxanthine in A. sydowii PT-2 culture showed a linear relation with initial theobromine concentrations that 177.12 ± 14.06 mg/L 3-methylxanthine was accumulated in TLM-S with 300 mg/L theobromine. Additionally, pH at 5 and metal ion of Fe2+ promoted 3-methylxanthine production significantly (p < 0.05). Conclusions This study is the first to confirm that A. sydowii PT-2 and A. tamarii PT-7 degrade theobromine through N-demethylation and oxidation, respectively. A. sydowii PT-2 showed the potential application in 3-methylxanthine production with theobromine as feedstock through the N-demethylation at N-7 position.
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- Binxing Zhou
- College of Longrun Pu-erh Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China.
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- College of Longrun Pu-erh Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China. .,Henan Key Laboratory of Tea Comprehensive Utilization in South Henan, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang, 464000, Henan, China. .,Kunming Dapu Tea Industry Co., Ltd, Kunming, 650224, Yunnan, China.
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- College of Longrun Pu-erh Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China
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- College of Longrun Pu-erh Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China
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- College of Longrun Pu-erh Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China
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Zhou B, Ma C, Ren X, Xia T, Zheng C, Liu X. Correlation analysis between filamentous fungi and chemical compositions in a pu-erh type tea after a long-term storage. Food Sci Nutr 2020; 8:2501-2511. [PMID: 32405406 PMCID: PMC7215201 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Storage environment caused the difference between Jinhua Pu-erh tea (JPT) and General Pu-erh tea. In this study, fungal flora and chemical compositions were analyzed. The results showed that storage environment caused significant (p < .05) differences of theaflavins (TF), theabrownins (TB), tea polyphenols (TP), and water-soluble sugars (WSS), and a highly significant (p < .01) difference of thearubigins (TR). Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus pallidofulvus, Aspergillus sesamicola, Penicillium manginii, and Aspergillus tamarii were isolated from Pu-erh teas and identified based on colony characteristics and ITS, β-tubulin, and calmodulin gene sequences, respectively. A. pallidofulvus, A. sesamicola, and P. manginii were dominant fungi in JPT and generated macroscopic yellow cleistothecia after a long-term storage. Correlation analysis showed that dominant fungi exhibited significantly (p < .05 or p < .01) positive or negative corrections with TF, TB, TP, WSS, TR, and gallic acid. This study revealed dominant fungi including A. pallidofulvus, A. sesamicola, and P. manginii and their effects on given chemical compositions.
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- Binxing Zhou
- College of Long Run Pu‐erh TeaYunnan Agricultural UniversityKunmingChina
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- College of Long Run Pu‐erh TeaYunnan Agricultural UniversityKunmingChina
- Kunming Dapu Tea CO., LTDKunmingChina
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- College of Long Run Pu‐erh TeaYunnan Agricultural UniversityKunmingChina
- Liaocheng Senior Financial Vocational SchoolLiaochengChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and UtilizationAnhui Agricultural UniversityHefeiChina
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- College of Long Run Pu‐erh TeaYunnan Agricultural UniversityKunmingChina
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- College of Long Run Pu‐erh TeaYunnan Agricultural UniversityKunmingChina
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Tong T, Liu YJ, Kang J, Zhang CM, Kang SG. Antioxidant Activity and Main Chemical Components of a Novel Fermented Tea. Molecules 2019; 24:E2917. [PMID: 31408939 PMCID: PMC6720624 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24162917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In the present study, we aimed to develop a novel fermented tea (NFT) product and to evaluate their in vitro antioxidant potential and chemical composition. We found that NFT contained a high level of total phenolic compounds (102.98 mg gallic acid equivalents/g extract) and exhibited diverse antioxidant activities, such as scavenging of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) and hydroxyl radicals, as well as reducing power. The total catechins in NFT were comparable to those of Lipton black tea (LBT), but lower than those of Boseong green tea (BGT) or Tieguanyin oolong tea (TOT). Among all catechins tested, epigallocatechin (EGC) and epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCG) were the predominant compounds in NFT. In particular, the contents of total theaflavins (TFs), theaflavin (TF), theaflavin-3-gallate (TF3G), and theaflavin-3'-gallate (TF3'G) in NFT were significantly higher than that of BGT, TOT, or LBT. NFT had the highest level of total essential amino acid and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) compared with BGT, TOT and LBT. Furthermore, the sensory evaluation results showed that NFT had satisfactory color, aroma, taste, and overall acceptability scores. Our results highlight the potential usefulness of this novel fermented tea as a nutraceutical food/ingredient with special functional activities.
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- Tao Tong
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Food Engineering, Mokpo National University, 61 Dorimri, Chungkyemyon, Muangun, Jeonnam 534-729, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Korea,
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- Department of Food Engineering, Mokpo National University, 61 Dorimri, Chungkyemyon, Muangun, Jeonnam 534-729, Korea
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- Department of Food Engineering, Mokpo National University, 61 Dorimri, Chungkyemyon, Muangun, Jeonnam 534-729, Korea.
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Xiao Y, Wu Y, Zhong K, Gao H. Comprehensive evaluation of the composition of Mingshan Laochuancha green tea and demonstration of hypolipidemic activity in a zebrafish obesity model. RSC Adv 2019; 9:41269-41279. [PMID: 35540089 PMCID: PMC9076403 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra07655g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Laochuancha is an ancient tea plant originating from the Mingshan district of Ya'an city, Sichuan province, China, which is used to produce tea products with excellent quality. Mingshan Laochuancha green tea (MLGT) is a type of green tea manufactured from Laochuancha tea leaves. Currently, not much is known regarding the chemical compositions of MLGT and its bioactivity. Herein, the present study explores, for the first time, the chemical compositions and hypolipidemic activity of MLGT. It was observed that K was the most abundant element of 26.58 mg g−1, and contents of toxic As, Cd, Cr and Pb elements were all below concentration limits. Alcohols (55.65%) were the main volatiles, and numerous volatiles with chestnut-like aroma were detected. Total content of 21 amino acids was 28.61 mg g−1, and amino acids with velvety-like and umami taste totally accounted for 65.39%. The high content of amino acids and low ratio of polyphenols to total amino acids were attributed to strong umami and mellow taste of MLGT. Moreover, catechins and alkaloids were abundant in MLGT, where EGCG (85.82 mg g−1) and caffeine (33.78 mg g−1) were at highest content. Analyses of chemical compositions revealed excellent quality of MLGT. Correspondingly, MLGT showed potent hypolipidemic activity, and water extract of MLGT at 200 μg mL−1 significantly reduced lipid level to 43.06% of high-fat zebrafish. Results firstly revealed the quality characteristics of MLGT and provided further insights into bioactivity of Laochuancha. MLGT was investigated for the first time, and results revealed excellent quality and potent hypolipidemic activity of MLGT.![]()
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- Yue Xiao
- College of Biomass Science and Engineering
- Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering
- Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering
- Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering
- Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- China
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