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Abstract
Background
The study investigated the impact of D-xylose and D-ribose soaking methods (autoclaved and non-autoclaved) on Robusta coffee's volatile compounds, α-dicarbonyl compounds (α-DCs), and acetic acid. Robusta coffees were soaked with D-xylose and D-ribose solutions, and the beans were dried until constant moisture content and lightly roasted.
Results
The sugar treatment led to an 85.6% reduction in pyrazine levels and a 64.4% decrease in pyridine, while pyrroles and furans increased significantly by 84.4% and 16.4%, respectively (p < 0.05). The total concentration of α-DCs was decreased by 24.6–69.2%, with the autoclaved D-xylose sample exhibiting the lowest among all samples. Acetic acid concentration was lower in non-autoclaved samples compared to autoclaved samples (p < 0.05). Principal component analysis indicated autoclave-treated pentose pretreatment reduced pyrazines and increased in the levels of 1-furfurylpyrrole, methyl furfuryl disulfide, 4-ethyl-2-methoxy-phenol, 2-methoxyphenol, 2-acetylpyrrole, pyridine, furfuryl acetate, and acetic acid.
Conclusion
This study, utilizing GC–MS, GC–NPD, and HPLC–UV for compound quantification, offers valuable insights into the changes of volatiles, α-DCs, and acetic acid in Robusta coffee soaking with D-xylose and D-ribose, suggesting potential applications in the coffee industry to modulate flavor profiles.
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Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture is an international, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed forum for the advancement and application to all fields of agriculture of modern chemical, biochemical and molecular technologies. The scope of this journal includes chemical and biochemical processes aimed to increase sustainable agricultural and food production, the evaluation of quality and origin of raw primary products and their transformation into foods and chemicals, as well as environmental monitoring and remediation. Of special interest are the effects of chemical and biochemical technologies, also at the nano and supramolecular scale, on the relationships between soil, plants, microorganisms and their environment, with the help of modern bioinformatics. Another special focus is the use of modern bioorganic and biological chemistry to develop new technologies for plant nutrition and bio-stimulation, advancement of biorefineries from biomasses, safe and traceable food products, carbon storage in soil and plants and restoration of contaminated soils to agriculture.
This journal presents the first opportunity to bring together researchers from a wide number of disciplines within the agricultural chemical and biological sciences, from both industry and academia. The principle aim of Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture is to allow the exchange of the most advanced chemical and biochemical knowledge to develop technologies which address one of the most pressing challenges of our times - sustaining a growing world population.
Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture publishes original research articles, short letters and invited reviews. Articles from scientists in industry, academia as well as private research institutes, non-governmental and environmental organizations are encouraged.