Unveiling Port wine vinegar: A comprehensive study on chemical and sensory profile

IF 3.2 2区农林科学 Q2 FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science Pub Date : 2025-03-08 DOI:10.1016/j.ijgfs.2025.101160

Catarina Marques , João Mota , Alfredo Aires , Lia-Tânia Dinis , Alice Vilela , Elisete Correia

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Abstract

Once merely a culinary staple, vinegar has evolved into a multifaceted ingredient valued for its flavor enhancement and potential health benefits. Port wine vinegar from the Iberian Peninsula stands out for its rich nutrient profile and unique sensory characteristics. This study provides a comprehensive descriptive analysis of the chemical and sensory properties of Port wine vinegar alongside other types of wine vinegar, including white wine, red wine, and balsamic vinegar. The analysis highlights the distinctive characteristics of each vinegar type based on their chemical composition and sensory profiles. Chemical analyses encompassed pH levels, acetic acid concentrations, ethanol content, total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, colorimetric parameters, and phenolic composition. Sensory evaluations were conducted to discern distinctive flavor profiles. Port wine vinegar's reddish-brown hue and nuanced flavor are vital features described in this study, attributed to its aging process in oak barrels. Chemical analyses described the relatively low pH, moderate acetic acid concentration, and notable phenolic content of Port wine vinegar, including epigallocatechin and catechin gallate. Aging was associated with higher polyphenol concentrations across the samples. These phenolic compounds, known for their antioxidant properties, contribute to the potential health benefits of vinegar consumption.

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International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science Social Sciences-Cultural Studies

CiteScore

5.30

自引率

10.50%

发文量

170

审稿时长

45 days

期刊介绍： International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science is a peer-reviewed journal that explicitly focuses on the interface of food science and gastronomy. Articles focusing only on food science will not be considered. This journal equally encourages both scientists and chefs to publish original scientific papers, review articles and original culinary works. We seek articles with clear evidence of this interaction. From a scientific perspective, this publication aims to become the home for research from the whole community of food science and gastronomy. IJGFS explores all aspects related to the growing field of the interaction of gastronomy and food science, in areas such as food chemistry, food technology and culinary techniques, food microbiology, genetics, sensory science, neuroscience, psychology, culinary concepts, culinary trends, and gastronomic experience (all the elements that contribute to the appreciation and enjoyment of the meal. Also relevant is research on science-based educational programs in gastronomy, anthropology, gastronomic history and food sociology. All these areas of knowledge are crucial to gastronomy, as they contribute to a better understanding of this broad term and its practical implications for science and society.