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Abstract
The oxidized oil-like off-odor is a key factor affecting the aroma quality of Jiangxiangxing Baijiu. This study employed a chemo-sensory strategy to investigate the correlation between this off-odor and 27 potential aroma compounds in Jiangxiangxing Baijiu with varying alcohol contents. Analysis of compound concentrations and odor activity values (OAVs) revealed aldehydes were the primary class significantly positively correlated with the off-odor intensity in both high- and low-alcohol systems. Notably, the low-alcohol system exhibited higher OAVs and significant variations in olfactory thresholds (1–14-fold). Aroma addition experiments confirmed aldehydes were key contributors to this off-odor. Omission tests indicated octanal, decanal, (2E)-2-nonenal, and (2E,4E)-2,4-nonadienal significantly influenced the off-odor in high-alcohol systems. Additionally, nonanal, (2E)-2-dodecenal, and (2E,4E)-2,4-decadienal were also key compounds to the off-odor in low-alcohol systems. This study highlights the significant impact of alcohol content on the oxidized oil-like off-odor, providing practical guidance for regulating it in Jiangxiangxing Baijiu with varying alcohol levels.
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Food Chemistry publishes original research papers dealing with the advancement of the chemistry and biochemistry of foods or the analytical methods/ approach used. All papers should focus on the novelty of the research carried out.