Primary odorants of chicken broth

Summary Aroma extract dilution analysis (AEDA) of the volatiles obtained by the simultaneous distillation/extraction of a chicken broth resulted in 16 primary odour compounds with FD factor values between 64 and 2048. Fourteen of these compounds were identified as: 2-methyl-3-furanthiol, 2-furfurylthiol, methional, 2,4,5-trimethylthiazole, nonanal, 2(E)-nonenal, 2-formyl-5-methylthiophene,p-cresol, 2(E),4(E)-nonadienal, 2(E),4(E)-decadienal, 2-undecenal,-ionone, -decalactone and -dodecalactone. The primary odorants of chicken broth were compared with those resulting from the AEDA of broths from cow and ox meat. The major differences were that 2(E),4(E)-decadienal (fatty) and -dodecalactone (tallowy, fruity) prevailed in the chicken broth, whereas the sulphur compounds, bis(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulphide (meat-like-aroma) and methional (aroma like cooked potatoes), predominated in broths prepared from cow and ox meats. The odour thresholds (in air) of important meat aroma compounds are reported.

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Primäre Geruchsstoffe bei Hühnerbrühe Eine vergleichende Untersuchung mit Brühen aus Kuh- und Ochsenfleisch

Zusammenfassung Durch Aromaextraktverdünnungsanalyse (AEVA) der flüchtigen Verbindungen, isoliert durch simultane Destillation/Extraktion aus Hühnerbrühe, wurden 16 primäre Aromastoffe mit FD-Faktoren im Bereich 64 bis 2048 wahrgenommen. Von diesen Verbindungen wurden 14 identifiziert: 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol, 2-Furfurylthiol, Methional, 2,4,5-Trimethylthiazol, Nonanal, 2(E)-Nonenal, 2-Formyl-5-methylthiophen,p-Kresol, 2(E),4(E)-Nonadienal, 2(E),4(E)-Decadienal, 2-Undecenal,-Ionon, -Decalacton, -Dodecalacton. Die primären Geruchsstoffe der Hühnerbrühe wurden mit denen verglichen, die aus einer AEVA von Kuh- und Ochsenfleischbrühe stammten. Hauptunterschiede waren: 2(E),4(E)-Decadienal (fettig) und -Dodecalacton (talgig, fruchtig) überwogen in Hühnerbrühe, während die Schwefelverbindungen Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulfid (fleischartig) und Methional (gekochte Kartoffeln) in den Brühen aus Rindfleisch dominierten. Die Geruchsschwellen (in Luft) wichtiger Fleischaromastoffe wurden bestimmt.

     

Enzymatic oxydation of linoleic acid: Formation of bittertasting fatty acids

Summary Linoleic acid was oxidized with a protein fraction from soya beans (25°C; 2 h), in which lipoxygenase and peroxydase activities occurred. The fatty acids formed were isolated and, after emulsification with a sugar ester, were evaluated for bitter taste. The main components of the bitter-tasting fraction was a mixture of 9.12.13-trihydroxyoctadec-10- and 9.10.13-trihydroxyoctadec-11-enoic acids. The taste threshold lies in the range 0.6–0.9 mol/ml. Two further trihydroxy-acids and two oxodihydroxy-acids were also identified in the bitter-tasting fraction.

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Enzymatische Oxydation von Linolsäure: Bildung von Fettsäuren mit Bittergeschmack

Zusammenfassung Linolsäure wurde mit einer Proteinfraktion aus Sojabohnen oxydiert (25°C; 2 Std), in der Lipoxygenase- und Peroxydaseaktivitäten vorkamen. Die gebildeten Fettsäuren wurden isoliert und nach Emulgierung mit einem Zuckerester auf Bittergeschmack verkostet. Hauptkomponente der bitter schmeckenden Fraktion war ein Gemisch aus der 9,12,13-Trihydroxyoctadec-10- und der 9,10,13-Trihydroxyoctadec-11-ensäure. Die Geschmacksschwelle liegt im Bereich 0,6–0,9 mol/ml. Zwei weitere Trihydroxysäuren und zwei Ketodihydroxysäuren wurden außerdem in der bitter schmeckenden Fraktion identifiziert.

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We are grateful to the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft for supporting this work     

Sensory study of the character impact aroma compounds of a coffee beverage

The more potent odorants in a sample of medium-roasted Arabica coffee and in the corresponding brew were quantified. Large amounts ( >75%) of acetaldehyde, 2,3-butanedione, 2,3-pentanedione, vanillin and some furanones were extracted from the coffee brew, whereas the yields of the more unpolar compounds, such as 3-isobutyl-2-methoxypyrazine, (E)-β-damascenone and the unstable 2-furfurylthiol were low (<25%). On the basis of quantitative data an aroma model was prepared for the brew. In triangle tests, models containing the complete set of 24 odorants were compared with a model missing one or more odorants. These experiments indicated that the aroma of the brew was mainly caused by some alkylpyrazines, furanones and phenols, and by 2-furfurylthiol, methional and 3-mercapto-3-methylbutyl formate. The higher impact of both methional and the formate on the aroma of the brew and the lower aroma activity of 4-vinylguaiacol were in contrast to results obtained in a previous study for ground coffee of the same provenance and roast degree. Received: 13 December 1999 / Revised version: 31 January 2000     

Untersuchungen zum lipolytischen Fettverderb III. Quantitative Analyse freier Fetts?uren

Zusammenfassung Die Methode von Hänni und Rychener [18] zur Quantifizierung freier Fettsäuren in Lebensmitteln wurde durch Änderungen der Probenbereitung und Einsatz einer Fused Silica Capillaren bei der Gaschromatographie verbessert. Bei der Untersuchung der Lipolyse von Sahne nach Zusatz verschiedener mikrobieller Lipasen wurde die Methode erprobt. Die Bestimmung der freien Fettsäuren wird mit anderen Methoden, die zum Nachweis lipolytischer Vorgänge in Lebensmitteln angewandt werden, vergleichend diskutiert.

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Studies on fat deterioration by lipolysis III. Quantification of free fatty acids

Summary The method of Hänni and Rychener [18] for the quantification of free fatty acids in foodstuffs was improved by changes in the preparation of the samples and by the use of a fused silica capillary for the gas chromatography procedure. The new method was tested by studying lipolysis of cream after the addition of different microbial lipases. The value of this method for the demonstration of enzymatic lipolytic activity is discussed and compared with other analytical methods.

     

Determination of GSH-DH activity (E.C.1.8.5.1) presence of the enzyme in different wheat varieties (author's transl)]

2,6-dichlorophenol-indophenol is more stable in 75% ethanol than in aqueous solution and ascorbic acid reacts considerably faster in this media than glutathione. The activity determination of glutathione: dehydroascorbic acid oxidoreductase was based on these observations by a photometric measurement of the ascorbic acid resulting from the catalysis. Extracts from various types of wheat were tested and relatively high enzyme activities were found.     

Investigation about the taste of di, tri- and tetrahydroxy fatty acid

Two diastereomeric 9, 10-dihydroxystearic acids, four diasteromeric 9,10,12-trishydroxystearic acids, a mixture of diastereomeric 9,10,12,13-tetrahydroxystearic acids, a mixture of 9.12,13,-trihydroxy-10 trans- and 9,10,13-trihydroxy-11-trans-octadecenoic acids (tri-OH-mixture from lipoxygenase catalysis) and the hydrogenated tri-OH mixture were tested for bitter taste. Only the tri - and tetrahydroxy acids are bitter. The taste thresholds of the saturated tri- and tetrahydroxy acids are in the range from 1.0--4.3 micron ol/ml. There are no significant differences in the taste thresholds between the four diastereomeric 9,- 10,12-trihydroxy acids. The double bond in the trihydroxy acids from the lipoxygenase catalysis enhances the bitter taste 3-fold.     

Character impact odorants of the apple cultivars Elstar and Cox Orange

Extracts obtained from Elstar and Cox-Orange apples (Malus var. domestica Borkh.) were screened for potent odorants by aroma extract dilution analysis (AEDA). (E)-beta-Damascenone (I), (E)-beta-damascone (II), hexanal (III), (Z)-3-hexenal (IV), (Z)-2-nonenal (V), linalool (VI), butyl acetate (VII), 2-methylbutyl acetate (VIII) and hexyl acetate (IX) were identified in Elstar and I, III-V, ethyl butanoate (X), ethyl 2-methylbutanoate (XI), 1-octen-3-one (XII), (E)-2-octenal (XIII), methional (XIV), (E)-2-nonenal (XV), eugenol (XVI) and wine lactone (XVII) in Cox Orange. The release of odorants by the cultivars was analysed by gas chromatography-olfactometry of headspace samples. Esters X and XI showed the highest odour activities in the air above Elstar apples and ester X, acetaldehyde (XVIII), 2-methylbutanol (XIX) and ethyl methylpropanoate (XX) in that of Cox Orange. Preparation of a homogenate changed the headspace composition of potent odorants. Hexyl acetate (IX) became the key odorant of Elstar and aldehydes III and IV those of Cox Orange. Quantification and calculation of odour activity values indicated I, IV, V, VII, VIII and IX as the character impact odorants of the fruit flesh of the two cultivars. Elstar contained more I, V, VII and IX and Cox Orange more IV than the other cultivar. The concentrations of VIII were similar.     

Evaluation of taste compounds of stewed beef juice

 On the basis of chemical analysis, taste activity values (ratio of concentration to taste threshold) and omission tests, the following substances and ions were identified as taste components of the juice formed during stewing of beef: 5′-inosine monophosphate, 5′-adenosine monophosphate, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, lactic acid, succinic acid, carnosine, creatinine, creatine, hypoxanthine, alanine, cysteine, sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride and phosphate. The taste profile of an aqueous solution containing these components in the concentrations found in stewed beef juice in addition to gelatin was close to that of the original. Received: 30 April 1998     

Character impact odorants of boiled chicken: changes during refrigerated storage and reheating

 The most potent odorants of freshly boiled chicken and boiled, refrigerated and reheated chicken showing warmed-over flavour (WOF) were screened by dilution experiments. In total, 20 odorants were selected for quantification by stable isotope dilution assays. Calculation of odour activity values (ratio of concentration to odour threshold) indicated methanethiol, (E,E)- and (E,Z)-2,4-decadienal, (E,E)-2,4-nondienal, 2-furfurylthiol, hexanal, octanal and acetaldehyde as the character impact odorants of freshly boiled chicken. Refrigerated storage and reheating of boiled chicken led to a loss of meaty, chicken-like and sweet odour notes and to the formation of green, cardboard-like, metallic off-odours. These changes were mainly caused by a sevenfold increase of hexanal and a sixfold decrease of both (E,E)-2,4-decadienal and 2-furfurylthiol. Sensory experiments confirmed this conclusion. Received: 11 February 1997