Effect of sugar and acid composition,aroma release,and assessment conditions on aroma enhancement by taste in model wines

ContextWhen congruent taste and retronasal aroma are perceived simultaneously, aroma can be enhanced by taste. Different explanations have been proposed: (i) physico-chemical interactions between tastants and aroma compounds, inducing a change of the aroma stimulus before it reaches the receptors, (ii) a contextual bias during sensory tests (dumping), when at least one relevant attribute is not proposed to the panelists to assess a product, (iii) a misunderstanding of the conceptual difference between aroma and taste, or (iv) a perceptual incapability of panelists to distinguish between two congruent percepts. This study was undertaken to better understand aroma enhancement by taste in model wines containing different sugar and acid concentrations but the same volatile composition.MethodWe used a twofold approach:(i) model wine retronasal aroma intensity was assessed twice by trained panelists. During the first session, panelists only assessed aroma intensity. During the second session, taste intensity was assessed before aroma intensity, to reduce dumping effects.(ii) in-mouth release of volatile compounds was measured by nosespace analysis with the same panelists.ResultsAcid concentration influenced aroma compounds release, but its effect on perceived aroma intensity was not clear. Increasing sugar concentration delayed ethyl octanoate (EO) release after swallowing. When taste was not assessed, perceived aroma intensity was not explained by aroma compounds release, but it increased with sugar concentration, probably because of a dumping effect. When taste was assessed, aroma intensity also depended on sugar concentration, but it was significantly correlated to the time of release of EO. Our hypothesis is that when taste declined, late aroma was more easily individualized, and thus assessed with a higher intensity. This entails that panelists focused on aroma to individualize it from taste. We concluded that trained panelists understand the conceptual difference between taste and aroma, but are not completely able to distinguish congruent and simultaneous taste and aroma percepts.     

Package images modulate flavor perception for orange juice

Most food packages contain images as well as textual information. While the influence of textual information on flavor evaluation has been well studied, the influence of images remains unexplored. Thus, this study investigated how the valence and congruency of images on juice packages influence flavor evaluations. There were 85 participants divided between four experimental conditions: (1) pleasant/congruent, with pleasant orange pictures; (2) unpleasant/congruent, with unpleasant orange pictures; (3) pleasant/incongruent, with pictures of pleasant non-food objects; and (4) unpleasant/incongruent, with pictures of unpleasant non-food objects. In each condition, pictures were attached to cups filled with juice. The participants rated the palatability, goodness of aroma, sweetness, bitterness, sourness, richness, freshness, and artificiality of 6 samples of the same juice. Juices presented with pleasant images were rated as more palatable and fresh. Juices presented with congruent images were rated with better aromas. This data shows that images on juice packages influence flavor evaluation.     

Sensory profile,acceptability, and their relationship for diabetic/reduced calorie chocolates

The purpose of this study was to determine the sensory properties and acceptability of lab developed prototypes of conventional, diabetic (with no sugar), and diabetic/reduced calorie milk chocolates (no sugar and 25% calorie reduction) with high-intensity sweeteners, sucralose and stevioside, and partial fat replacement with whey protein concentrate (WPC). PLS was performed in order to relate sensory properties and consumer acceptability and to determine drivers of liking and disliking. There was no difference between conventional, diabetic and diabetic/reduced calorie milk chocolates for brightness, cocoa aroma, cocoa butter aroma, and cocoa flavor (p > 0.05). Acceptability was higher for sucrose substitution by sucralose than by stevioside and partial fat replacement reduced acceptability of flavor even more (p ? 0.05). Crucial attributes which determine consumer acceptability in samples are sweet aroma, melting rate, and sweetness, whereas bitterness, bitter aftertaste, adherence, and sandiness were drivers of disliking.     

基于模糊评判的蜂蜜感官评价及阈值分析

为选择合适的蜂蜜作为复合甜味剂,对蜂蜜产品进行感官评价,并确定评价较高蜂蜜的甜度阈值及风味阈值。实验以香气、甜味、综合风味为评价因素,采取模糊评判法对蜂蜜产品进行评价。结果表明：含糖量为质量分数9%的柑橘蜂蜜综合评价最高,其次为质量分数9%的紫云英蜂蜜;柑橘蜂蜜的甜度阈值和风味阈值含糖量分别是质量分数0.75%和0.50%,紫云英蜂蜜为质量分数0.50%和0.50%。可将柑橘蜂蜜和紫云英蜂蜜作为复合甜味剂用于饮料研发中。     

Colour–coolant–aroma interactions and the impact of congruency and exposure on flavour perception

Flavour is a multi-sensory modality but some effects of chemesthesis and appearance on flavour perception still remain unexplained. This study investigated (a) colour–aroma–cooling interactions in beverages with congruent and incongruent formulations and (b) the impact of exposure on flavour and cooling perception in an incongruent formulation. Trained panellists rated flavour and cooling intensity using labeled magnitude scales for a range of congruent (green–coolant–melon) and incongruent (purple–coolant–pineapple) combinations. The panel were then split into two groups and exposed (5 weeks) to either the congruent or incongruent beverage mixture, after which the flavour and cooling intensities of the incongruent mixture were reassessed. Resultant models for flavour and cooling perception indicated significant interactions between aroma and chemesthetic modalities in congruent but not incongruent mixtures. However, following exposure, new models of flavour and cooling intensity indicated that an association between the two stimuli had been formed, resulting in the enhanced rating of these sensory properties. The effect of colour intensity was inconclusive.     

How trigeminal,taste and aroma perceptions are affected in mint-flavored carbonated beverages

The integration of olfactory, taste and trigeminal perceptions must be taken into account to better understand the perception of beverages. To do this, seven beverages were formulated to investigate the role of ingredients on trigeminal perception. All mutual interactions between olfactory, gustatory and trigeminal perceptions were studied. Instrumental measurements and sensory evaluation were used to elucidate both physicochemical and sensory interactions. Sensory profiling was conducted according to monadic product presentation, and in vivo aroma release was assessed in the nasal cavities of subjects during beverage consumption.This study further revealed the influence of trigeminal perception on taste and aroma in complex beverages. The addition of CO₂ in beverages induced a decrease in sweetness perception, an increase in sourness perception and an enhancement of aroma perception. Physicochemical and/or physical mechanisms (pH, aroma stripping effect) were assumed to be at the origin of these gustatory and olfactory interactions. Furthermore, the addition of mint flavoring enhanced tingling and freshness perceptions, highlighting perceptual interactions. The presence of sugar was shown to decrease the freshness perception but not the tingling perception.     

Sweetness and aroma perceptions in dairy desserts varying in sucrose and aroma levels and in textural agent

Sweetness–aroma interactions were investigated in model dairy desserts varying in sucrose concentration, aroma concentration and in textural characteristics using different textural agents (κ-, ι-, λ-carrageenans and an equal-mix of the three). Overall intensities of sweetness and aroma perceptions were evaluated by sensory analysis and apparent partition coefficients of aroma compounds were measured by static headspace—GC.Sweetness–aroma interaction was characterised by a non-reciprocal relationship. Concentration of aroma had no impact on sweetness intensity, whatever be the sucrose concentration or textural characteristics of desserts, whereas varying texture or sucrose concentration modified aroma intensity. However, effects on aroma assessment were effective only when aroma concentration was the highest. In this condition, use of λ-carrageenan or increasing sucrose concentration from 25 to 50 g kg⁻¹ enhanced aroma intensity, but no extra enhancement was observed when sucrose concentration was 100 g kg⁻¹. As the air–dessert partition coefficient remained constant, impact of textural characteristics and sweetness variation on aroma perception did not result from physico-chemical interaction.     

陈皮山楂酸奶的研制

试验以市售纯牛奶、山楂、陈皮为主要原材料,添加乳酸菌发酵粉、白砂糖后经一系列过程制作陈皮山楂风味的酸奶,并依次通过单因素试验和正交试验来确定制作陈皮山楂酸奶的最佳发酵工艺条件。通过单因素试验和正交试验所得到的酸奶最佳配方为:山楂:陈皮=1:2,陈皮山楂汁12%,蔗糖9%,乳酸菌发酵粉0.1%,发酵时间6.5 h,发酵温度43℃。制作出的酸奶颜色均匀,爽口细腻,酸甜适宜,奶香浓郁,具有山楂和陈皮的清香。     

Acceptance of sugar reduction in flavored yogurt

To investigate what level of sugar reduction is accepted in flavored yogurt, we conducted a hedonic test focusing on the degree of liking of the products and on optimal sweetness and aroma levels. For both flavorings (strawberry and coffee), consumers preferred yogurt containing 10% added sugar. However, yogurt containing 7% added sugar was also acceptable. On the just-about-right scale, yogurt containing 10% sugar was more often described as too sweet compared with yogurt containing 7% sugar. On the other hand, the sweetness and aroma intensity for yogurt containing 5% sugar was judged as too low. A second test was conducted to determine the effect of flavoring concentration on the acceptance of yogurt containing 7% sugar. Yogurts containing the highest concentrations of flavoring (11% strawberry, 0.75% coffee) were less appreciated. Additionally, the largest percentage of consumers perceived these yogurts as “not sweet enough.” These results indicate that consumers would accept flavored yogurts with 7% added sugar instead of 10%, but 5% sugar would be too low. Additionally, an increase in flavor concentration is undesirable for yogurt containing 7% added sugar.     

响应面优化低糖滇红奶茶的配方

目的 通过响应面法优化低糖滇红奶茶的配方。方法 以滇红茶、全脂奶粉、零卡糖为主要原料,通过单因素分析结合响应面实验设计优化滇红奶茶配方,并分析产品的理化及卫生指标。结果 优化配方为：滇红茶汁50%、全脂奶粉15%、零卡糖10%、乳化剂0.22%、稳定剂0.2%,此时感官评分为87.83。滇红奶茶浅棕色稳定性好、质地均匀、浓稠恰当、细腻滑润无杂质,甜味适中茶香味与奶香香味协调无异味,经测定蛋白质含量(5.99±0.06)%、脂肪含量(3.38±0.02)%、茶多酚含量(320.6±2.25) mg/kg,微生物指标符合国家标准。结论 本研究开发了一种低糖健康的滇红奶茶,为滇红茶的深加工提供一定的实验依据。     

多菌种混合发酵花生酸乳的工艺研究

研究了以花生为主要原料,利用两歧双歧杆菌,保加利亚乳杆菌和嗜热链球菌发酵花生酸乳的生产工艺及各种主要影响因素,由研究得知：当原料配比为花生乳40%,脱脂奶粉2%和蔗糖5%时,在发酵剂为3%,温度为37℃和12h的发酵条件下,即可生产出色泽均匀一致、组织细腻、酸甜爽口、香气协调、具有花生奶特有香味的发酵酸乳。     

Could cider aroma modify cider mouthfeel properties?

The objective of this work was to evaluate whether aroma–taste interactions could occur in cider due to cognitive interactions such as a dumping effect or a congruency phenomenon. Sixteen French ciders were selected with different organoleptic characteristics. Three different tasting conditions were compared in order to evaluate the presence of aroma interactions with taste. A trained panel was first asked to assess ciders, with and without a nose clip, on four attributes: sweetness, sourness, bitterness and astringency. Secondly, they had to score the same four attributes with seven aroma attributes added. It was shown that the perception of sweetness and astringency was modified in the presence of aroma. Ciders with fruity and caramel aromatic notes were perceived sweeter contrary to ciders with hay, animal and earthy notes, which were perceived less sweet. Moreover, the aroma interaction with sweetness was sugar concentration-dependent. It occurred only in cider containing around 40 g/L of sugar. Finally, ciders were perceived more astringent when tasted without wearing a nose clip.     

Eating quality of raw carrots––correlations between flavour compounds,sensory profiling analysis and consumer liking test

Sensory profiling, analysis of aroma, sugar and dry matter, as well as consumer liking test were used to characterise the quality of six carrot cultivars, grown at two locations in Denmark. The carrot samples were examined at harvest, and after three months of cold storage. Carrot cultivar had an effect on most sensory and flavour compound variables, due particularly to the influence of one cultivar; and also location influenced carrot quality. Storage of carrots was characterised by an increase of a range of aroma components, but the changes in flavour compounds were not correspondingly observed by the sensory analysis. By Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) two thirds of the flavour compound variables was found to correlate significantly with one or more of the nine sensory attributes; and all of the sensory attributes were significantly correlated with one or more of the consumer liking test variables bitterness, sweetness and liking.     

抹茶牛奶饮料配方优化

采用模糊数学分析法对抹茶原料进行筛选,以奶粉、抹茶为主要原料制成蛋白含量为2.0 g/100 g的抹茶牛奶饮料。通过单因素实验研究全脂奶粉和脱脂奶粉添加比、白砂糖添加量、抹茶添加量、稀奶油添加量、复配增稠稳定剂添加量对感官评价的影响。通过响应曲面法得到最佳配方:全脂奶粉和脱脂奶粉添加比为4.3:1,白砂糖添加量为6.16%,抹茶添加量为0.81%,稀奶油添加量为0.5%,复配增稠稳定剂添加量0.19%,验证实验的感官评分为85.1分。对最优配方所得抹茶牛奶饮料进行139 ℃ 4 s的超高温杀菌,微生物检测结果合格,蛋白质含量为2.0 g/100 g,固形物含量为12.5%,pH为6.85。所得抹茶牛奶饮料颜色淡绿,香味醇厚,甜度适宜,口感细腻。货架期口感品评和稳定性观察结果表明,产品可以满足6个月保质期。     

EQUISWEET MILK CHOCOLATES WITH INTENSE SWEETENERS USING TIME-INTENSITY METHOD

ABSTRACT

Five conventional chocolates were produced with different sucrose concentrations (from 40 to 52%) in order to determine ideal sweetness by acceptance test, and it was found that 43% sucrose milk chocolate has the ideal sweetness. Sucrose was replaced by bulking agents and sucralose or stevioside in order to prepare diabetic chocolates and 11 selected and trained judges determined the temporal characteristic of sweetness of these milk chocolates. Sucralose is 700 times sweeter than sucrose in this product, and stevioside, 200 times. Considering these potencies, they presented a time‐intensity profile similar to chocolate with sucrose (i.e., conventional chocolate) and ideal sweetness. There is no significant difference between diabetic and conventional chocolates concerning the following physicochemical analyses: moisture content, medium particle size and Casson yield value.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

The time‐intensity method is becoming a useful tool because it makes it possible to compare perception over time of sucrose sweetness with that of other sweeteners. The key point of this study is to consider temporal sweetness characteristics to produce equisweet diabetic milk chocolates. The sensory analysis time‐intensity method probably is a tool to obtain diabetic (i.e., with no sugar) chocolates that present a sweetness temporal profile as near as possible to conventional milk chocolate. This is a first step to produce diabetic chocolate with the same acceptance as conventional chocolate.

     

Aroma–taste interactions between a model cheese aroma and five basic tastes in solution

The flavour perception of cheese results from complex sensory interactions between tastes and aromas. Using a model cheese solution, this study investigated perceived interactions between each of five basic tastes and a cheese aroma mixture containing ten volatile compounds commonly found in cheese. The five tastes – sucrose (sweetness), sodium chloride (NaCl) (saltiness), monosodium glutamate (MSG) (umami), lactic acid (sourness), and caffeine (bitterness) – were individually mixed with cheese aroma in water using a 5 taste level (0.2 log series) by 3 aroma level (0.5 log series) design. Aroma controls with no added taste were also included. This resulted in 18 samples for each single taste–aroma combination. An additional 18 samples were produced using a mixture of all 5 tastes with the 3 aroma levels. A panel of trained assessors (n = 10) evaluated cheese flavour intensity and taste intensity using 100 point line scales. Evaluation was carried out in duplicate, with samples grouped by taste type; 1 evaluation session per taste per replicate. Within type, order of presentation was balanced, and taste type order was randomised between replicates. Cheese flavour intensity was enhanced by sucrose and NaCl, while being suppressed by lactic acid. NaCl enhanced cheese flavour intensity the most at high aroma level, while lactic acid suppressed the most at low aroma level. When MSG level was increased, cheese flavour intensity was enhanced at both low and medium aroma levels, but was suppressed at the high aroma level. The greatest enhancement of cheese flavour intensity was found with the mixture of 5 tastes. Aroma significantly enhanced umami and bitterness, but did not enhance sweetness, saltiness, or sourness. This study showed that the perceived interaction between taste and cheese aroma depended on taste type and on the concentration levels of both taste type and aroma. The mixture of tastes was more effective at enhancing cheese flavour intensity than single tastes. This study provides knowledge that will underpin further study of taste–aroma interactions in a model cheese that aims to optimise cheese flavour intensity and character.     

Parents’ and Children's Acceptance of Skim Chocolate Milks Sweetened by Monk Fruit and Stevia Leaf Extracts

Chocolate milk increases milk consumption of children, but high sugar content raises health concerns. Interest in sugar reduction and parents’ preference for natural sweeteners necessitates further research on natural nonnutritive sweeteners. However, it is important to maintain consumer acceptability, especially for children, while reducing sugar in chocolate milk. The objectives of this study were to identify the sweetness intensity perception of stevia leaf (STV) and monk fruit (MK) extracts in skim chocolate milk (SCM), to evaluate STV and MK as the sole or partial sweetener source for SCM for young adults (19 to 35 y) and children (5 to 13 y), and to determine if information on natural nonnutritive sweeteners impacted parents’ acceptability of SCM. Power function and 2‐alternative forced choice studies were used to determine the iso‐sweetness of nonnutritive sweeteners to a sucrose control in SCM (51.4 g/L, SUC control). Young adults (n = 131) evaluated 9 different SCM (SUC control, STV, MK, STV:sucrose blends, or MK:sucrose blends) in a completely randomized 2‐d test. Children (n = 167) evaluated SUC control SCM and SCM with 39.7 g/L sucrose and 46 mg/L MK (MK25) or 30 mg/L STV (STV25). Parents evaluated SUC control, MK25, and STV25 in a balanced crossover design with a 40‐d wait time between primed or unprimed ballots. Chocolate milks solely sweetened by nonnutritive sweeteners were less acceptable compared with SUC control by young adults. MK25 and STV25 were acceptable by young adults and children. The presentation of chocolate milk label information had different effects on parental acceptance. Traditional parents preferred sucrose sweetened SCM, and label conscious parents preferred SCM with natural nonnutritive sweeteners.     

香气增甜的作用机制及评价方法研究进展

食品减糖比较常见的方法是使用非营养性甜味剂,但非营养性甜味剂会带来不受欢迎的苦味或金属味及安全风险。研究表明,在某些食物中加入香气物质可以增强人体对食品的甜味感知,即利用香气增甜作用达到食品减糖效果。从气味物质种类、甜味剂浓度2个方面总结了对香气增甜作用有重要影响的因素;从正鼻途径和后鼻途径的嗅觉感受机制、脑神经及味觉感受机制、心理感受机制3个方面阐述了香气增甜的作用机制,总结了分子模拟在分析甜味剂与味觉受体结合、释放过程的应用;归纳了评价香气增甜作用大小的感官分析方法,并比较描述性感官分析法、时间强度法和感觉时间支配分析法3种感官分析方法的差异性;对香气增甜作用在食品工业中的应用现状进行了汇总;对香气增甜研究方向以及分析气味增强味觉作用机制的方法提出展望,以期为香气减糖的研究提供新思路。     

EVALUATION OF MONOSACCHARIDES, DISACCHARIDES AND CORN SYRUPS AS DISPERSANTS FOR HEAT-PROCESSED DRIED SOY MILK PROTEINS

ABSTRACT— Addition of carbohydrates such as dextrose, sucrose or corn syrups to heat-treated soy milk before drying significantly improved the redispersibilities of the resultant dried products, reaching about 100% at 1.0–1.5 times as much sugar as soy milk solids. Among carbohydrates tested, corn syrups, expecially those enzyme-converted in the region of 48.5 D.E., seemed to be suitable materials because of high dispersant efficiency, moderate sweetness and easier drying. One possible reason for the dispersant effects of sugars is suggested to be a physical separation of soy protein molecules. Effects of corn syrups upon the spray-drying of soy milk also are discussed.