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Li Y, Luo Q, Qin M, Xu W, Wang X, Zhou J, He C, Chen Y, Yu Z, Ni D. Study on color, aroma, and taste formation mechanism of large-leaf yellow tea during an innovative manufacturing process. Food Chem 2024; 438:138062. [PMID: 38064793 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138062] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
Abstract
This study used samples processed with an innovative manufacturing process to explore the dynamic changes of large-leaf yellow tea (LYT) in color, aroma, and taste substances, and the quality components were most significantly affected in the stages of first pile-yellowing (FP) and over-fired drying (TD). In this process, the moisture and temperature conditions caused chlorophyll degradation, Maillard reactions, caramelization reactions, and isomerization of phenolic substances, forming the quality of LYT. Specifically, chlorophyll degradation favored the formation of color quality; the taste quality was determined by the content of soluble sugars, amino acids, catechins, etc.; the aroma quality was dependent on the content changes of alcohols and aldehydes, as well as the increase of sweet and roasting aroma substances in the third drying stage. Additionally, twelve key aroma components, including linalool, (E)-β-ionone, 2,3-diethyl-5-methyl-pyrazine, etc., were identified as contributors to revealing LYT rice crust-like and sweet aroma formation mechanism.
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- Yuchuan Li
- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China.
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Li Y, Li Y, Xiao T, Jia H, Xiao Y, Liu Z, Wang K, Zhu M. Integration of non-targeted/targeted metabolomics and electronic sensor technology reveals the chemical and sensor variation in 12 representative yellow teas. Food Chem X 2024; 21:101093. [PMID: 38268841 PMCID: PMC10805769 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.101093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Yellow tea is a lightly fermented tea with unique sensory qualities and health benefits. However, chemical composition and sensory quality of yellow tea products have rarely been studied. 12 representative yellow teas, which were basically covered the main products of yellow tea, were chosen in this study. Combined analysis of non-targeted/targeted metabolomics and electronic sensor technologies (E-eye, E-nose, E-tongue) revealed the chemical and sensor variation. The results showed that yellow big tea differed greatly from yellow bud teas and yellow little teas, but yellow bud teas could not be effectively distinguished from yellow little teas based on chemical constituents and electronic sensory characteristics. Sensor variation of yellow teas might be attributed to some compounds related to bitterness and aftertaste-bitterness (4'-dehydroxylated gallocatechin-3-O-gallate, dehydrotheasinensin C, myricitin 3-O-galactoside, phloroglucinol), aftertaste-astringency (methyl gallate, 1,5-digalloylglucose, 2,6-digalloylglucose), and sweetness (maltotriose). This study provided a comprehensive understanding of yellow tea on chemical composition and sensory quality.
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- Yuan Li
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Lab of Dark Tea and Jin-hua, Hunan City University, Yiyang 413000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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Wei Y, Yin X, Zhao M, Zhang J, Li T, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Ning J. Metabolomics analysis reveals the mechanism underlying the improvement in the color and taste of yellow tea after optimized yellowing. Food Chem 2023; 428:136785. [PMID: 37467693 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136785] [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: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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In this study, an optimized yellowing process for yellow tea (YT) was developed by response surface methodology. The results showed that increasing the yellowing temperature from 20 °C to 34 °C, increasing the relative humidity from 55% to 67%, and reducing the yellowing time from 48 h to 16 h, caused a 40.5% and 43.2% increase in the yellowness and sweetness of YT, respectively, and improved the consumer acceptability by 36.8%. Moreover, metabolomics was used to explore the involved mechanisms that resulted in the improved YT quality. The optimized yellowing promoted the hydrolysis of 5 gallated catechins, 6 flavonoid glycosides, theogallin and digalloylglucose, resulting in the accumulation of 5 soluble sugars and gallic acid. Meanwhile, it promoted the oxidative polymerization of catechins (e.g., theaflagallin, δ-type dehydrodicatechin and theasinensin A), but decelerated the degradation of chlorophylls. Overall, this optimized yellowing process could serve as a guide to a shorter yellowing cycle.
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- Yuming Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- The National Key Engineering Lab of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, the School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Tea Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, International Joint Research Laboratory of Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Provincial Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui 230036, People's Republic of China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China.
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Zhou F, Liu XY, Liu LL, Hou Y, Han Z, Zhang L. Integrated metabolomics and transcriptomic analysis reveals metabolic changes of flavor compounds of Camellia assamica host plant after parasitized by Viscumarticulatum. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 205:108157. [PMID: 37939544 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Tea is one of the most popular beverages, it has many health benefits and flavor properties due to the presence of numerous secondary metabolites. Camellia assamica is also a main source of tea, which is mainly planted in the regions of southwest China. In this study, a non-targeted and targeted metabolomics analysis and sensory evaluation on tea leaves with and without mistletoe (Viscum articulatum) was carried out using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. RNA-seq-based transcriptomic analysis was conducted in parallel on the same samples, subsequently gene expression and metabolic differentiation were also investigated. Tea leaves with mistletoe presented much lower contents of (-)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin, (-)-gallocatechin gallate and (-)-epicatechin gallate, but significantly higher levels of free amino acids including Arg, Asp, GABA and Gln than that without mistletoe. Transcriptomic analysis also confirmed the main differentially expressed genes (DEGs) containing phenylpropanoid and flavonoid biosynthesis were down-regulated, but genes of amino acid biosynthesis were up-regulated. qRT-PCR analysis further revealed that the relative expression of CsCHS, CsC4H, CsANS, CsLAR, and CsF3H was hindered, while CsglyA and CsilvE expression was increased.
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- Feng Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- College of Tea Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China; International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China.
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Li Y, Yu S, Yang S, Ni D, Jiang X, Zhang D, Zhou J, Li C, Yu Z. Study on taste quality formation and leaf conducting tissue changes in six types of tea during their manufacturing processes. Food Chem X 2023; 18:100731. [PMID: 37397192 PMCID: PMC10314197 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100731] [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: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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This study fristly investigated the taste quality formation and leaf conducting tissue changes in six types of Chinese tea (green, black, oolong, yellow, white, and dark) made from Mingke No.1 variety. Non-targeted metabolomics showed the vital manufacturing processes (green tea-de-enzyming, black tea-fermenting, oolong tea-turning-over, yellow tea-yellowing, white tea-withering, and dark tea-pile-fermenting) were highly related to their unique taste formation, due to different fermentation degree in these processes. After drying, the retained phenolics, theanine, caffeine, and other substances significantly impacted each tea taste quality formation. Meanwhile, the tea leaf conducting tissue structure was significantly influenced by high processing temperature, and the change of its inner diameter was related to moisture loss during tea processing, as indicated by its significant different Raman characteristic peaks (mainly cellulose and lignin) in each key process. This study provides a reference for process optimization to improve tea quality.
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- Yuchuan Li
- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Institute of Cash Crops /The Key Laboratory of Tea Quality and Safety Control in Jiangxi Province, Nanchang 330203, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Agricultural College, Weifang University of Science & Technology, Weifang, Shandong 262700, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, People's Republic of China
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Lu T, Sun Y, Huang Y, Chen X. Effects of roasting on the chemical compositions, color, aroma, microstructure, and the kinetics of changes in coffee pulp. J Food Sci 2023; 88:1430-1444. [PMID: 36924029 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Roasting is a critical process that affects the quality attributes of coffee beans; however, how roasting conditions affect the physical, chemical, biological, and organoleptic changes of coffee pulp needs more research. In the present study, we investigated the effects of roasting temperatures and times on chemical compositions and quality attributes of coffee pulp. The results showed that the contents of total soluble sugar (TSS) and free amino acid (FAA) followed a temporal pattern of first increasing and then decreasing under the roasting temperatures between 100 and 160°C. Total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity of coffee pulp significantly (p < 0.05) increased after roasting, reaching the maximum values of 83.09 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE) /g and 360.45 µM 6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-carboxylic acid (Trolox) /g, respectively, when coffee pulp was roasted at 160°C for 18 min. Drying rates of coffee pulp fitted the Logarithmic kinetic model, while color (L*, a*, and b*) changes and 5-caffeoylquinic acid degradation followed the first-order kinetic model. Electronic nose analysis showed that the main aroma compounds of the coffee pulp are sulfur-containing organics that were reduced with the extended roasting time. Scanning electronic microscopy analysis presented the loosened, shrunk, and cracked microstructure on the surface of the roasted coffee pulp, which might contribute to the increased TSS, FAA, TPC, and antioxidant activity of coffee pulp roasted under specific conditions. In conclusion, our research provides valuable information for preparing high-quality coffee pulp tea. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: This article investigates the effects of roasting on the chemical composition, color, flavor, microstructure, and the kinetics of changes in the moisture, color, and 5-caffeoylquinic acid (5-CQA) of the coffee pulp. We have found that high-temperature and short-time roasting helps retain the total phenolic contents, antioxidant activity, and aroma. The drying kinetic fits the Logarithmic model, and the changes in color and 5-CQA fit the first-order kinetic model. This study provides meaningful information for preparing coffee pulp tea with high-quality attributes and antioxidant activity.
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- Tingting Lu
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.,Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.,International Joint Research Laboratory of Intelligent Agriculture and Agri-products Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Exploring the Quality and Application Potential of the Remaining Tea Stems after the Postharvest Tea Leaves: The Example of Lu'an Guapian Tea ( Camellia sinensis L.). Foods 2022; 11:foods11152357. [PMID: 35954125 PMCID: PMC9368606 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Lu’an Guapian tea is produced through the processing of only leaves, with the stems and buds discarded, but stems constitute a large proportion of the tea harvest. To test the usability of tea stems, we compared the physicochemical properties of tea leaves and stems from the same growth period as well as the taste of their infusions. The leaves contained higher concentrations of polyphenols and caffeine and had a stronger taste. The tea stems contained higher concentrations of free amino acids and soluble sugars and were richer in umami and sweet flavors. In addition, more tender tea stems had higher concentrations of polyphenols, caffeine, and free amino acids, and their infusions had more refreshing and sweeter tastes. Furthermore, crude fiber content increased as stem tenderness decreased. In summary, tea stems are rich in phytochemical components and flavor, and these properties increased with tenderness. This provides a theoretical basis for the high-value utilization of tea stems.
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Wu J, Ma K, Li H, Zhang Y, Wang X, Abbas N, Yin C, Zhang Y. Stability assessment of lutein under the existence of different phenolic acids. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Wu J, Pu C, Zhang Y, Wang X, Wang M, Shao H, Yin C, Zhang Y. Stability evaluation of gardenia yellow pigment in the presence of different antioxidants or microencapsulating agents. J Food Sci 2022; 87:3036-3047. [PMID: 35674470 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The chemical instability of gardenia yellow pigment (GYP) limits its utilization in the food industry. In this study, the effects of different antioxidants (0.2% of tea polyphenols, sodium phytate, potassium citrate, and ascorbic acid) and microencapsulating agents (gum Arabic, maltodextrin, inulin, and gum Arabic/maltodextrin) on the degradation of GYP under different conditions (heat, light, and ferric iron) were evaluated. Then, the characteristic properties of microcapsules coated with gum Arabic/maltodextrin, gum Arabic/maltodextrin/tea polyphenols, maltodextrin, and maltodextrin/tea polyphenols were investigated. Furthermore, food models were simulated to evaluate the GYP stability of the microcapsules. The results showed that tea polyphenols, maltodextrin, and gum Arabic/maltodextrin significantly improved the GYP stability. Moreover, the presence of GYP in microcapsules was confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. In addition, GYP-MD/TP possessed high thermal stability under different cooking methods. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Gardenia yellow pigment (GYP) is easily degraded under light and high-temperature conditions, which limits its applications in the food industry. This study will provide effective clues for expanding the practical applications of GYP in the natural pigment industry.
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- Jun Wu
- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd, Hefei, Anhui, 230036, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd, Hefei, Anhui, 230036, China
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- Hefei No.45 middle school, 103 Tongcheng Rd, Hefei, Anhui, 230061, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd, Hefei, Anhui, 230036, China
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- Hefei No.45 middle school, 103 Tongcheng Rd, Hefei, Anhui, 230061, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd, Hefei, Anhui, 230036, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd, Hefei, Anhui, 230036, China
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Ye F, Qiao X, Gui A, Liu P, Wang S, Wang X, Teng J, Zheng L, Feng L, Han H, Zhang B, Chen X, Gao Z, Gao S, Zheng P. Characterization of Roasting Time on Sensory Quality, Color, Taste, and Nonvolatile Compounds of Yuan An Yellow Tea. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27134119. [PMID: 35807365 PMCID: PMC9268202 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27134119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Roasting is crucial for producing Yuan An yellow tea (YAYT) as it substantially affects sensory quality. However, the effect of roasting time on YAYT flavor quality is not clear. To investigate the effect of roasting time on the sensory qualities, chemical components, odor profiles, and metabolic profile of YAYTs produced with 13 min roasting, 16 min roasting, 19 min roasting, 22 min roasting, and 25 min roasting were determined. The YAYTs roasted for 22 min got higher sensory scores and better chemical qualities, such as the content of gallocatechin (GC), gallocatechin gallate (GCG), free amino acids, solutable sugar, meanwhile the lightness decreased, the hue of tea brew color (b) increased, which meant the tea brew got darker and yellower. YAYTs roasted for 22 min also increased the contents of key odorants, such as benzaldehyde, nonanal, β-cyclocitral, linalool, nerol, α-cedrol, β-ionone, limonene, 2-methylfuran, indole, and longiborneol. Moreover, non-targeted metabolomics identified up to 14 differentially expressed metabolites through pair-wise comparisons, such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, sucrose, and critical metabolites, which were the main components corresponding to YAYT roasted for 22 min. In summary, the current results provide scientific guidance for the production of high quality YAYT.
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- Fei Ye
- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430068, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (P.L.); (S.W.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.); (X.C.)
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510610, China;
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510610, China;
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430068, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (P.L.); (S.W.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.); (X.C.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430068, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (P.L.); (S.W.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.); (X.C.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430068, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (P.L.); (S.W.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.); (X.C.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430068, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (P.L.); (S.W.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.); (X.C.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430068, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (P.L.); (S.W.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.); (X.C.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430068, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (P.L.); (S.W.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.); (X.C.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430068, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (P.L.); (S.W.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.); (X.C.)
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- MuLanTia Xiang Co., Ltd., Huangpi District, Wuhan 432200, China;
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- Danding Tea Company Limited, Danjiangkou Conty, Shiyan 442717, China;
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430068, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (P.L.); (S.W.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.); (X.C.)
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- Yuan’an Lei Zu Tea Company Limited, Yuan’an Conty, Yichang 444205, China;
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430068, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (P.L.); (S.W.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.); (X.C.)
- Correspondence: (S.G.); (P.Z.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430068, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (P.L.); (S.W.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.); (X.C.)
- Correspondence: (S.G.); (P.Z.)
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Wei Y, Yin X, Wu H, Zhao M, Huang J, Zhang J, Li T, Ning J. Improving the flavor of summer green tea (Camellia sinensis L.) using the yellowing process. Food Chem 2022; 388:132982. [PMID: 35447593 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Summer green tea (SGT) has poor flavor due to its high levels of bitterness and astringency. The present study aimed to improve the flavor of SGT using the yellowing process. The results showed that after the yellowing process, the sweetness and overall acceptability increased, and the content of gallated catechins and flavonol glycosides decreased by 30.2% and 27.4%, respectively, as did the bitterness and astringency of SGT. Yellowing caused a decrease in the concentration of some aroma compounds, such as (z)-3-hexen-1-ol, 1-hexanol, pentanal, heptanal and 1-octanol, which caused grassy, floral and fruity aromas. In contrast, the concentrations of 1-octen-3-ol, benzene acetaldehyde and β-ionone increased, which have mushroom and sweet aromas. Meanwhile, the sweetness and umami of SGT were enhanced by the addition of selected aroma compounds (1-octen-3-ol, benzene acetaldehyde and β-ionone), demonstrating that the yellowing process improves the flavor of SGT through odor-taste interactions.
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- Yuming Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China; School of Tea and Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China.
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Fan FY, Zhou SJ, Qian H, Zong BZ, Huang CS, Zhu RL, Guo HW, Gong SY. Effect of Yellowing Duration on the Chemical Profile of Yellow Tea and the Associations with Sensory Traits. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27030940. [PMID: 35164205 PMCID: PMC8839223 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
The yellowing process is the crucial step to form the characteristic sensory and chemical properties of yellow tea. To investigate the chemical changes and the associations with sensory traits during yellowing, yellow teas with different yellowing times (0–13 h) were prepared for sensory evaluation and chemical analysis. The intensities of umami and green-tea aroma were reduced whereas sweet taste, mellow taste and sweet aroma were increased under long-term yellowing treatment. A total of 230 chemical constituents were determined, among which 25 non-volatiles and 42 volatiles were the key chemical contributors to sensory traits based on orthogonal partial least squares discrimination analysis (OPLS-DA), multiple factor analysis (MFA) and multidimensional alignment (MDA) analysis. The decrease in catechins, flavonol glycosides and caffeine and the increase in certain amino acids contributed to the elevated sweet taste and mellow taste. The sweet, woody and herbal odorants and the fermented and fatty odorants were the key contributors to the characteristic sensory feature of yellow tea with sweet aroma and over-oxidation aroma, including 7 ketones, 5 alcohols, 1 aldehyde, 5 acids, 4 esters, 5 hydrocarbons, 1 phenolic compound and 1 sulfocompound. This study reveals the sensory trait-related chemical changes in the yellowing process of tea, which provides a theoretical basis for the optimization of the yellowing process and quality control of yellow tea.
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- Fang-Yuan Fan
- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China; (F.-Y.F.); (S.-J.Z.); (B.-Z.Z.); (C.-S.H.); (R.-L.Z.); (H.-W.G.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China; (F.-Y.F.); (S.-J.Z.); (B.-Z.Z.); (C.-S.H.); (R.-L.Z.); (H.-W.G.)
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- Deqing Agricultural Technology Extension Center, 883 Zhongxingbei Road, Huzhou 313200, China;
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China; (F.-Y.F.); (S.-J.Z.); (B.-Z.Z.); (C.-S.H.); (R.-L.Z.); (H.-W.G.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China; (F.-Y.F.); (S.-J.Z.); (B.-Z.Z.); (C.-S.H.); (R.-L.Z.); (H.-W.G.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China; (F.-Y.F.); (S.-J.Z.); (B.-Z.Z.); (C.-S.H.); (R.-L.Z.); (H.-W.G.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China; (F.-Y.F.); (S.-J.Z.); (B.-Z.Z.); (C.-S.H.); (R.-L.Z.); (H.-W.G.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China; (F.-Y.F.); (S.-J.Z.); (B.-Z.Z.); (C.-S.H.); (R.-L.Z.); (H.-W.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-(571)-88982519
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Wu J, Wang X, He Y, Li J, Ma K, Zhang Y, Li H, Yin C, Zhang Y. Stability evaluation of gardenia yellow pigment in presence of different phenolic compounds. Food Chem 2021; 373:131441. [PMID: 34715628 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Gardenia yellow pigment (GYP) may undergo chemical degradation under different conditions resulting in color fading. This study investigated the effects of different phenolic compounds (caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid, tannic acid, epicatechin, chlorogenic acid, epigallocatechin, and epigallocatechin gallate) on the physical and chemical stability of GYP under light and different temperatures. Furthermore, food models with GYP/phenolic compounds were simulated to evaluate the GYP stability under different cooking methods. The addition of phenolic compounds, especially tannic acid, epigallocatechin gallate, epigallocatechin, and rosmarinic acid, significantly improved the GYP stability during light and thermal treatments. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy confirmed that the formation of hydrogen bonds between GYP and selected phenolic compounds (tannic acid, epigallocatechin gallate, epigallocatechin, and rosmarinic acid), which may lead to the enhancement of GYP stability. Moreover, these selected phenolic compounds provided potent protective effects on GYP under different cooking methods.
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- Jun Wu
- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd., Hefei 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd., Hefei 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd., Hefei 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd., Hefei 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd., Hefei 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd., Hefei 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd., Hefei 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd., Hefei 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Rd., Hefei 230036, Anhui, China.
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Indrawati R, Zubaidah E, Sutrisno A, Limantara L, Brotosudarmo THP. Remnant photosynthetic pigments in tea dregs: identification, composition, and potential use as antibacterial photosensitizer. POTRAVINARSTVO 2021. [DOI: 10.5219/1651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The production of tea dregs is continually increasing along with the growth of people's interest in ready-to-drink beverages. However, the recent development of research on the use of tea dregs is still very limited. The present study was aimed to identify the remnant photosynthetic pigments in tea dregs, determine their composition, and evaluate their potential use as natural antibacterial agents based on light-induced reaction (photosensitization). The tea dregs from six commercial teas, consisting of green and black teas, were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with a photodiode array detector, and the spectroscopic data were analyzed from 350 to 700 nm. Pigment identification was performed based on spectral characteristics, and pigment composition in the extracts from the dregs was determined by a three-dimensional multi-chromatogram analysis method. The dominant pigment fractions in both tea types were pheophytin a and its isomers, as well as pheophytin b. Although the dregs of black teas generally contain fewer remnant pigments, they possess residual chlorophyll b, which is not found in the dregs of green teas. In thirty-minutes illumination under 50 W red light-emitting diode, the presence of pigments from tea dregs caused up to 0.87 and 0.35 log reduction of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, respectively. The disparity of pigments composition among tea types does not strongly influence their photosensitization activity against both bacteria. Hence, upon further application, the amount of total remnant pigments in the dregs could be taken as substantial consideration instead of tea types.
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Wei Y, Li T, Xu S, Ni T, Deng WW, Ning J. The profile of dynamic changes in yellow tea quality and chemical composition during yellowing process. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Xiao Z, Tao M, Liu Z. Effects of stem removal on physicochemical properties and sensory quality of tencha beverages (Camellia sinensis; Chuanxiaoye). J Food Sci 2021; 86:327-333. [PMID: 33438221 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Fresh tea leaves (Camellia sinensis; Chuanxiaoye) used to make tencha tea are a combination of the stem and leaf. Tencha made from the leaf alone is considered a high-quality tencha beverage with a seaweed-like aroma, mellow taste, and a green appearance. However, no study has investigated the differences between these two variants. In this study, the effects of stem removal on physicochemical properties and sensory quality of tencha beverage were investigated. The appearance feature, taste, and aroma were evaluated, and the results indicated that stem removal improved the quality of tencha beverages. The water extract, total free amino acids, total catechin, epigallocatechin gallate, caffeine, and chlorophyll were higher in leaf-only tencha (LOT) than in leaf and stem tencha (LST), whereas the crude fiber and phenol ammonia ratios were lower in LOT than in LST. Principal component analysis and hierarchical clustering analysis further discriminated between the tencha beverages with different stem contents. This study provided a theoretical basis for quality control by adopting a stem-leaf separation process in tencha manufacturing. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: This research provides theoretical guidance for improving tencha quality during manufacturing.
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- Zhipeng Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei, 230036, China.,School of Tea & Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei, 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei, 230036, China.,School of Tea & Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei, 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei, 230036, China.,School of Tea & Food Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei, 230036, China
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