Effects of Commercial-scale Pulsed Electric Field Processing on Flavor and Color of Tomato Juice

Effects of commercial‐scale pulsed electric field (PEF) processing on the flavor and color of tomato juice during storage at 4 deg;for 112 d were studied. Tomato juice was prepared by hot break at 88°C for 2 min and then thermally processed at 92° for 90 s or PEF processed at 40 kV/cm for 57 μs. The PEF‐processed tomato juice retained more flavor compounds of trans‐2‐hexenal, 2‐isobutylthiazole, cis‐3‐hexanol than thermally processed or unprocessed control tomato juice (P < 0.05). PEF‐processed juice had significantly lower nonenzymatic browning and higher redness than thermally processed or control juice (P < 0.05). Sensory evaluations indicated that the flavor of PEF‐processed juice was preferred to that of thermally processed juice (P < 0.01).     

The flavour of plums (Prunus domestica L.). An examination of the aroma components of plum juice from the cultivar victoria

Vacuum steam distillation followed by solvent extraction, chemical separation and examination of the final extract by gas chromatography, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, enabled 73 volatile components to be identified in juices prepared from plums of the cultivar Victoria. Of these, odour evaluation of the gas chromato-graphic exit as the components were being separated, indicated that benzaldehyde, linalool, ethyl nonanoate, methyl cinnamate and γ-decalactone contribute to ?plum’? aroma. Milling the plums, as opposed to merely removing the stones prior to enzyming and expressing the juice, increased the concentrations of hexanol and cis 3-hexenol and also produced hexanal and trans 2-hexenal, these four components giving rise to the characteristic ?green’? aroma of juice prepared in this way.     

Assessment of the validity of maturity metrics for predicting the volatile composition of Concord grape juice

Total soluble solids (TSS) are typically used as the sole metric for maturity of Concord grapes. However, the reliability of TSS in predicting the aroma composition of finished juice for grapes sourced from multiple sites has not been investigated. This study sought to determine the validity of TSS in predicting the aroma composition of the juice while also investigating other potentially useful indicators, including pH, titratable acidity (TA), and TSS:TA ratio. Grapes were harvested from 9 sites in the Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt and stratified from north to south and east to west. The key aroma compounds methyl anthranilate ("grapey") and trans-2-hexenal ("herbaceous") were quantified along with several other odorants. It was observed that while TSS was a robust predictor of monomeric anthocyanin content across sites, it was a poor predictor of aroma compounds in the finished juice. Conversely, pH, TA, and TSS:TA ratio were all significantly correlated with methyl anthranilate and trans-2-hexenal concentrations (P < 0.05) in samples equal to or exceeding 15 Brix, the industry minimum for grape maturity. These results indicate that parameters related to acidity are better predictors of aroma composition than TSS, which may aid in efforts to minimize herbaceous off-aromas and optimize the aroma composition of the finished juice.     

DETERMINATION OF ORTHO-NASAL AROMA THRESHOLD FOR MULTICOLORED ASIAN LADY BEETLE IN A CONCORD GRAPE JUICE

ABSTRACT

Sensory evaluation was used to determine the aroma threshold of Harmonia axyridis (multicolored Asian lady beetle [MALB]) in Concord grape juice. Prior to Concord grape juice preparation, MALB was added to the Concord grapes at concentrations of 0 and 8.4 MALB/kg fresh grapes. To determine the odor threshold, the three alternative forced‐choice method of sample presentation was used, with an ascending concentration series of 0.5, 1.5 and 4.5 MALB/kg fresh grapes. The panel aroma threshold concentration, calculated using the best estimate threshold over two panel sessions, was 1.8 MALB/kg fresh grapes. Individual detection thresholds ranged from 0.29 to 7.79 MALB/kg fresh grapes, with 75% of the panelists having a detection threshold at or below 0.87 MALB/kg fresh grapes. These results indicate the influence of low numbers of MALB on Concord grape juice aroma, and suggest the importance of quality control programs, including the implementation of established tolerance limits, to monitor grape quality.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Harmonia axyridis, the multicolored Asian Ladybeetle (MALB), was originally introduced as a method of biocontrol. However, its presence is now becoming problematic with respect to crop quality. In order to minimize economic losses to the Concord grape industry, determination of the number of MALB required to produce a detectable change in Concord grape juice is critical for juice producers in the establishment of their quality control programs. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the aroma threshold level of MALB in Concord grape juice. The panel aroma threshold concentration, calculated using the best estimate threshold was 1.8 MALB/kg fresh grapes, with 75% of the panelists having a detection threshold at or below 0.87 MALB/kg fresh grapes. These results indicate the influence of low numbers of MALB on Concord grape juice aroma, and suggest the importance of quality control programs, including the implementation of established tolerance limits, to monitor grape quality.

     

The effect of process parameters on seasonal development of flavour in black tea

Analysis by g.l.c. of ether–extractable steam volatile constituents of black tea from a high elevation tea estate in the Western Region (Dimbulla District) of Sri Lanka during seasonal flavour development, indicated the presence of trans-2-hexenal, n-butyraldehyde, cis-3-hexenol, 1-octen-3-ol linalool, methyl salicylate and geraniol as the main flavour constituents. Of these, trans-2-hexenal and linalool showed appreciable seasonal changes in black tea. Leaf quality and manufacturing practices, particularly withering and fermentation, influenced the production of these compounds during black tea manufacture. It is suggested that the relative concentration of these compounds may be partly responsible for the typical flavour quality of Sri Lanka black teas and these may be used as indices of flavour development.     

Comparison of the Volatile Constituents from Rabbiteye Blueberries (Vaccinium ashei) During Ripening

GLC-MS analyses of steam distillates prepared from Delite, Tifblue, and Woodard cultivars of rabbiteye blueberries at three stages of maturity showed qualitative and quantitative differences in their organic constituents. Fifty-one compounds, consisting of aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, aromatic hydrocarbons, terpenes, esters, and three methyl substituted indanones (the latter tentative) were identified and compared. Most compounds with molecular weights of 100 - 200 amu appeared to increase with maturity and indicate potential use as indices of quality. Terpenes, C6 unsaturated aldehydes, and unsaturated alcohols were the predominant types of compounds identified in the distillates. Synthetic mixtures of lina- 1001, trans-2-hexenal, trans-2-hexenol, cis-3-hexen-1-ol and geraniol possessed typical fruity aromas reminiscent of fresh blueberry odorflavor as determined by informal sensory evaluations.     

Volatile Compounds from Raspberry and Strawberry Fruit Inhibit Postharvest Decay Fungi

Fifteen volatiles released by red raspberries and strawberries during ripening were analyzed for the inhibition of postharvest decay fungi. Five compounds completely inhibited all fungi directly on fruit at 0.4 μL/mL., Of these, benzaldehyde at 0.04 μL/mL completely inhibited isolated cultures of Alternaria altemata, Botrytis cinerea, and Col-Ietotrichum gloeosporioides, while 1-hexanol, E-2-hexenal and 2-non-anone inhibited all three fungal species at 0.1 μL/mL. When added directly to media, 0.1% (v/v) benzaldehyde or E-2-hexenal inhibited all three species. Starch encapsulated 2-nonanone reduced fungal decay of raspberries and strawberries in enclosed containers after 7 days at 10°C.     

VISCOSITY AND QUALITY OF TOMATO JUICE AS AFFECTED BY PROCESSING METHODS

ABSTRACT

Quality and viscosity of tomato juice is strongly governed by mechanical and thermal abuse during processing. The effect of processing and storage duration on the viscosity and quality parameters of tomato juice was evaluated in the present work. Tomato juice was obtained by two different methods, normal method (NM) and variable method (VM), and was heated by both conventional and microwave hot break treatments. Tomato juice was evaluated for various quality characteristics including precipitate weight ratio, degree of serum separation (DOSS), Brookfield viscosity, lycopene levels, vitamin C, phenols and antioxidant activity. Changes observed in several quality parameters during storage were statistically insignificant. The methods and processing had the greatest contribution toward viscosity, whereas storage duration had no significant effects. Viscosity parameters viz precipitate weight, DOSS and Bostwick consistency revealed that juice processed by VM was more viscous than that of NM, irrespective of the hot break processing used. Ascorbic acid and lycopene content varied significantly with mechanical methods and processing conditions. However, phenolic content and antioxidant activity remained stable. The variable process represents an improvement over the conventional by enabling tomato processors to improve the consistency of the tomato product.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Quartering or slicing tomatoes followed by hot break processing techniques can significantly improve the quality of tomato juice in terms of reduced degree of serum separation and precipitate weight ratio. The modified technology could be considered as a viable and economical method for small‐ and medium‐scale tomato processors with limited resources and facilities at their disposal.

     

Virgin olive oil aroma: Characterization of some Tunisian cultivars

Fruits from four Tunisian cultivars of Olea europaea L. grown in the North of Tunisia were handpicked at the same ripening degree and processed with a laboratory mill. The oils were submitted to dynamic headspace and their volatile composition was determined.The results showed that the most important contributors to olive oil aroma are C₆ aldehydes, alcohols, and esters. These compounds are biogenerated from polyunsaturated fatty acids through the lipoxygenase (LOX) pathway. Furthermore, they pointed out the predominance of the oxidation of linolenic (LnA) acid over linoleic (LA) acid one.In this predominant part of LOX, the branch A giving rise to trans-2-hexenal, trans-2-hexenol was more important than the branch B giving rise to cis-3-hexenol and cis-3-hexenyl acetate. This pointed out that the isomerization of cis-3-enals forms to trans-2-enal ones is the dominant process of the branch B.The accumulation of the different metabolites in the oils varied according to cultivar indicating a close dependence on the enzymatic store which is genetically determined.     

Degradation of cucumber flavor aldehydes in juice

The effect of 1,10-phenanthroline (PTL) on stability of aldehydes, especially, (E,Z)-2,6-nonadienal (NDEA) and (E)-2-nonenal (NEA), produced during tissue disruption of cucumber fruit (Cucumis sativus) was studied. Volatiles in headspace of cucumber juice samples treated with 0 or 20 μg ml^{− 1} PTL were collected by SPME and analyzed by GC–MS. Within 4 h at 30 °C more than 90% of the initial NDEA, NEA, (Z)-6-nonenal, (E)-2-hexenal, hexanal, (E)-2-pentenal, propanal and ethanal disappeared in juice without PTL. During the loss of these aldehydes, several alcohols were detected. In contrast, levels of NDEA, NEA and (Z)-6-nonenal in PTL treated juice gradually declined during holding for 24 h at 30 °C; the amounts of other aldehydes remained relatively constant; and no alcohols were detected except for ethanol which was initially present. Therefore, inhibiting reduction of aldehydes to alcohols greatly hindered degradation of cucumber flavor aldehydes.     

Retention of aroma compounds in food matrices of similar rheological behaviour and different compositions

Two matrices with a similar rheological behaviour but with a different composition have been developed: one containing carbohydrates (d-glucose, pectin and starch) and in the second one, called complex matrix, a lipid (triolein) was added. The release of six aroma compounds is quantified by using the measurements of partition coefficients at thermodynamic equilibrium. The role of lipid (triolein) on the retention of all the aroma compounds was pointed out. The effect of carbohydrates was more complex: in comparison with water, ethyl hexanoate and trans-2-hexenal were more retained whereas diacetyl, 2-pentanone and cis-3-hexenol were “repulsed” from the matrix. The kinetic study of the release from these matrices had shown a decrease of the initial rate of release by reference with water. From carbohydrates matrix, the decrease of the release for three compounds (ethyl acetate, ethyl hexanoate, 2-pentanone) seemed to arise from the variation of diffusion and/or retention by carbohydrates. For the three other aroma compounds (diacetyl, cis-3-hexenol and trans-2-hexenal) no variation of the initial rate was registered. The comparison of the release rates from carbohydrate and complex matrices indicated the role of lipids and the comparison of the release rates from water and complex matrix showed the combined effects of texture and lipids. The decrease of initial release rate was more important in presence of lipids than in presence of carbohydrates. The most important decrease was observed with the most hydrophobic compound.     

Influence of technological processing on apple aroma analysed by high resolution gas chromatography–mass spectrometry and on-line gas chromatography-combustion/pyrolysis-isotope ratio mass spectrometry

Extracts obtained by simultaneous distillation extraction (SDE) from industrial raw materials, namely single strength apple juices, and concentrates and aromas made thereof (each n = 31, from one production line; origin Poland, Germany, Turkey, Romania and China), as well as commercially available juices (n = 27), were analysed by standard controlled capillary gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HRGC–MS). During the technological processing from juice to the aroma, no qualitative changes in the apple aroma profile were observed. Major constituents of the juices and aromas under study were found to be 1-hexanol (juice, 0.06–5.9 mg/l; aroma, 47–685 mg/l), 1-butanol (juice, 0.1–4.7 mg/l; aroma, 17–370 mg/l); E-2-hexenol (juice, 0.01–3.4 mg/l; aroma, 12–300 mg/l); E-2-hexenal (juice, 0–3.0 mg/l; aroma 0–470 mg/l), and butyl acetate (juice, 0–1.7 mg/l; aroma, 0–165 mg/l). By far the major component of the apple juice concentrates under study was furfural (2.4–56 mg/kg). The observed occurrence of 3-methyl-1-butanol (juice, 0.01–2.1 mg/l; aroma, 1.5–134 mg/l) and, in part, its acetate (juice, 0–0.3 mg/l; aroma, 0–3.3 mg/l), both known not to be genuine apple constituents, was obviously caused by fermentative effects in the course of industrial juice production. In addition, on-line capillary gas chromatography–isotope ratio mass spectrometry was used in the combustion (C) and the pyrolysis (P) modes (HRGC–C/P–IRMS) for the determination of δ¹³C_V-PDB and δ²H_V-SMOW values of selected apple flavour constituents to check potential isotope discrimination during distillative aroma production. As shown by means of the representative examples of E-2-hexenal, 1-hexanol and E-2-hexenol, their δ²H_V-SMOW values were slightly depleted. However, authenticity assessment by stable IRMS will not be influenced by this effect.     

Changes in the odours of apple juice during enzymatic browning

Changes in the odours of apple juice during enzymatic browning after squeeze at different time points (0–6 h) were investigated by sensory evaluation and gas chromatography (GC). Trained panelists assessed a decrease in green odour with an increase in sweet odour during the browning. Fresh, fruity and apple-like odours temporarily increased in the first 2 h of browning, and gradually decreased thereafter. In the GC determination, butyl-, pentyl- and hexyl acetate as well as trans-2-hexenal were used as the volatile representatives because of their highest aroma values. Volatile release which was estimated from the proportion of volatile concentration in the vapour phase to that in the juice phase was used to elucidate the changes in odours of apple juice. The decrease in volatile release of trans-2-hexenal and the increases in those of all acetate esters during the browning corresponded well with the low intensity of green odour and the high intensity of sweet odour, respectively.     

Comparison of the key aroma compounds in hand-squeezed and unpasteurised,commercial NFC juices prepared from Brazilian Pera Rio oranges

Application of a comparative aroma extract dilution analysis on a hand-squeezed (juice A) and an industrially squeezed, unpasteurised orange juice (juice B), revealed qualitatively almost the same set of odour-active compounds. However, while in juice A, vanillin, ethyl butanoate, wine lactone, (Z)-3-hexenal, (S)-ethyl 2-methylbutanoate and (S)-linalool were detected with the highest flavour dilution (FD) factors, in juice B prepared by means of an FMC extractor, several compounds, like (R)-limonene, (R)-α-pinene and octanal showed higher FD factors, in addition to ethyl butanoate, wine lactone and (S)-ethyl 2-methylbutanoate. Quantification of seventeen odorants in both juices by means of stable isotope dilution assays followed by a calculation of odour activity values (OAV; ratio of concentration to odour threshold) revealed a clear change in the ranking order: while (S)-ethyl 2-methylbutanoate, (R)-limonene, (Z)-3-hexenal and linalool were first in rank among the odorants of juice A, in juice B, (R)-limonene and (S)-linalool followed by (S)-ethyl 2-methylbutanoate showed the highest OAVs. Sensory experiments revealed that the much higher concentrations of the seven peel oil constituents, and the lack in (Z)-3-hexenal, are the reason for the aroma differences observed for both juices. Further experiments indicated that lowering the pressure during commercial juicing, and also the avoidance of a freezing/thawing process could be helpful in getting closer to the aroma of hand-squeezed orange juice, because peel oil constituents are lowered and, in particular, the latter procedure leads to a complete degradation of (Z)-3-hexenal.     

Analysis of flavor volatile compounds by dynamic headspace in traditional and hybrid cultivars of Spanish tomatoes

A system specifically designed for the non-destructive analysis of volatile organic compounds in fresh tomatoes, based on a dynamic headspace technique, has been set up to quantify the volatile aroma constituents of tomato fruits. This system will reduce the high variability associated to sample selection in post-harvest studies. Volatile compounds with a major contribution to aroma have been quantitatively determined in two traditional tomato cultivars and one commercial F1 hybrid. One of the traditional cultivars, “De la Pera,” got the highest values of odor and aroma in sensory tests performed using a trained panel of 10 assessors. The same cultivar showed significantly higher contents of all eight volatile compounds studied (hexanal, trans-2-hexenal, cis-3-hexenol, 1-hexanol, 1-nitro-3-methylbutane, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, 2-isobutylthiazole, and β-ionone). Significant differences among traditional and hybrid tomato cultivars can be detected for volatile compounds, thus allowing the use of volatile determination as a possible tool in tomato breeding programs.     

基于GC-IMS解析植物乳杆菌发酵对猕猴桃果汁挥发性物质的影响

以“红阳”猕猴桃为试材,通过气相迁移离子色谱（gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry,GC-IMS）技术分析比较灭菌后果汁（YL）、发酵对照组（CK）、植物乳杆菌发酵果汁（PL）挥发性风味物质组成,并采用偏最小二乘判别分析（Partial least squares-discrimination analysis,PLS-DA）筛选不同处理样品的差异物质,探讨乳酸菌发酵对“红阳”猕猴桃汁挥发性风味物质组成的影响。结果表明,该研究所选用菌株（Lactobacillus plantanum B-1）应用于猕猴桃果汁发酵在24 h内菌落数由6.21 lg CFU/mL快速上升至8.60 lg CFU/mL,总酸由原来的0.60%增加至1.33%,发酵性能良好。GC-IMS结合PLS-DA分析结果表明,植物乳杆菌发酵可提高(E)-2-己烯醛、己醇、芳樟醇、乙酸乙酯、丁酸乙酯,丙酮、4-庚酮、2-壬酮等含量,增加果汁果香味,减少1,8-桉叶素、(E)-2-己烯醇、己醛等猕猴桃特征风味物质的损失,抑制乙醇、糠醛等对风味产生不良影响的物质生成,从而提升猕猴桃果汁风味品质。该研究为植物乳杆菌在猕猴桃果汁产品中应用提供了理论支撑。     

Aroma Changes in Fresh Bell Peppers (Capsicum annuum) after Hot-air Drying

The aroma of fresh and hot-air dried bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) was evaluated by sensory and instrumental methods. Hot-air drying decreased levels of the odor compounds (Z)-3-hexenal, 2-heptanone, (Z)-2-hexenal, (E)-2-hexenal, hexanol, (Z)-3-hexanol, (E)-2-hexenol, and linalool, which have green, vegetable-like, fruity, and floral notes, while intensity scores of corresponding sensory aroma attributes also decreased. The aroma of rehydrated dried samples was mainly characterized as savory, rancid/sweaty, sweet/sickly, hay-like, cacao, caramel, and nutty. Drying increased the levels of 2-methylpropanal, 2-and 3-methylbutanal, which have cacao, spicy, and rancid/sweaty odor notes; these volatiles may be correlated with the corresponding aroma attributes in the dried fruits. Principal component analysis demonstrated relationships between instrumental and sensory data for fresh samples, whereas they were more complex for dried fruits.     

Volatile Compounds from the Mesocarp of Persimmons

Steam volatile fractions from astringent and nonastringent persimmons (Diospyros kaki L.) and the native American persimmon (D. virginiana L.) were analyzed by GC and GC/MS. Bomyl acetate and (E)-2-hexenal were major components from all cultivars. Minor constituents included (E)-2-hexenol, phenylacetaldehyde, phenylethyl acetate, borneol, benzothiazole, neryl acetate, palmitic acid and two saturated normal hydrocarbons (C₂₃H₄₈ and C₂₅H₅2). From threshold values and concentrations, (E)-2-hexenal and bornyl acetate probably are major contributors of persimmon aroma.     

Comparative evaluation of the quality of red globe grape juice fermented by Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus plantarum

Basic analysis, electronic senses and HS-SPME/GC-MS were used to evaluate the effects of single and mixed cultures of Lactobacillus acidophilus-26 and Lactobacillus plantarum-56 on the quality of fermented red globe grape (RGG) juice. The results showed that mixed culture fermentation was superior to single strain fermentation in terms of viable bacteria counts, consumption of total sugar (TS), total soluble solids, pH, functionality, and antioxidant properties of RGG juice (RGGJ). Whereas the aroma profiles of developing juices were dominated by abundant esters, acids, alcohols, aldehydes, and ketones. Compared with the single inoculation, co-inoculation of the two species induced lactic acid fermentations, leading to accumulation of acetic acid, ethyl acetate, and 2-hexenol significantly. Moreover, higher concentrations of ethyl acetate, benzoic acid ethyl ester, octanoic acid, sorbic acid, 2-phenylethanol, and 2-hexenol represented the characteristic flavours of juices. To sum up, these findings suggested that L. acidophilus-26 and L. plantarum-56 could be used as fermented strains to ferment and improve the quality of RGGJ.     

Identification of aroma-active compounds in ‘wonderful’ pomegranate fruit using solvent-assisted flavour evaporation and headspace solid-phase micro-extraction methods

During the last few years, there has been a tremendous increase in consumption of pomegranate fruit and juice. Nevertheless, very little is yet known regarding the volatile constituents that determine the unique aroma of pomegranate fruit. We extracted aroma volatiles from fresh ‘Wonderful’ pomegranate juice using solvent-assisted flavour evaporation (SAFE) and headspace solid-phase micro-extraction (HS-SPME) methods, and applied gas chromatography–olfactometry (GC–O) (‘sniffing’) combined with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis, in order to identify volatile aroma-active compounds. In addition, we performed stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) of pomegranate aroma volatiles, coupled with GC–MS analysis, in order to assist in identifying aroma-active compounds. Overall, we tentatively identified 23 volatiles in the SAFE and HS-SPME extracts; they belonged to various chemical classes, including aldehydes, terpenes, alcohols, esters, furans and acids. Using the GC–O nasal impact frequency method, we tentatively detected 12 aroma-active peaks and identified the corresponding odourants by GC–MS. The aroma-active compounds of ‘Wonderful’ pomegranates were ethyl-2-methylbutanoate (fruity, apple), hexanal (green), β-pinene (pine, herbal), β-myrecene (woody, musty), cis-3-hexenal (green), limonene (fruity, musty), cis-2-heptenal (soapy, mushroom), cis-3-hexenol (earthy, grassy), 2-ethylhexanol (floral), β-caryophyllene (fruity, musty), 2(5H)-furanone (sweet, fruity) and β-sesquiphellandrene (terpene, almond). Overall, the flavour of ‘Wonderful’ pomegranate fruit derives from a mixture of various ‘green’, ‘woody’, ‘earthy’, ‘fruity’, ‘floral’, ‘sweet’ and ‘musty’ notes.