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A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Flavours and Fragrances".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2024) | Viewed by 977

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Institute of Agicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
Interests: bee products; flavor; nutrition; processing technology; processing equipment
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Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
Interests: bee products; flavor; nutrition; lipid metabolism; molecular interaction

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Dear Colleagues,

Flavor is an important attribute of food quality control, because it is one of the important perceptions of quality and is often used by consumers to decide their preference for consumption, thus it has always been the focus of much research. Flavor is formed by the combination of taste (attributed to non-volatile compounds), aroma (related to volatile compounds), and chemesthetic sensations, and many studies have focused on the above research contents. It is crucial to understand the flavour formation and perception of, so new novel processing technologies can be developed to match or improve the flavor. However, studies using flavor as an evaluation index of food and its release mechanisms still need to explore further.

We are pleased to invite colleagues to submit original research or review articles covering all aspects of flavor research.

Topics Covered

We are particularly interested in original research papers or perspectives which consider:

  • The flavor and functional profile of food
  • Formation mechanisms in food flavor
  • New evaluation methodologies in food flavor and biological activities
  • Flavor interaction and flavor release
  • The sensory evaluation of food

Dr. Xiaoming Fang
Dr. Xiangxin Li
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • flavor chemistry
  • food quality
  • formation mechanisms
  • new evaluation methodologies
  • molecular interaction
  • sensory evaluation

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Evaluation of Aromatic Characteristics and Potential Applications of Hemerocallis L. Based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process
by Yiming Zhou, Wei Yang, Siyi Zhu, Jianan Wei, Xiaoli Zhou, Minglong Wang and Hongxiu Lu
Molecules 2024, 29(11), 2712; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29112712 - 6 Jun 2024
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Abstract
Hemerocallis L. possesses abundant germplasm resources and holds significant value in terms of ornamental, edible, and medicinal aspects. However, the quality characteristics vary significantly depending on different varieties. Selection of a high-quality variety with a characteristic aroma can increase the economic value of [...] Read more.
Hemerocallis L. possesses abundant germplasm resources and holds significant value in terms of ornamental, edible, and medicinal aspects. However, the quality characteristics vary significantly depending on different varieties. Selection of a high-quality variety with a characteristic aroma can increase the economic value of Hemerocallis flowers. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is an effective decision-making method for comparing and evaluating multiple characteristic dimensions. By applying AHP, the aromatic character of 60 varieties of Hemerocallis flowers were analyzed and evaluated in the present study. Headspace solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS) was employed to identify volatile components in Hemerocallis flowers. Thirteen volatile components were found to contribute to the aroma of Hemerocallis flowers, which helps in assessing their potential applications in essential oil, aromatherapy, and medical treatment. These components include 2-phenylethanol, geraniol, linalool, nonanal, decanal, (E)-β-ocimene, α-farnesene, indole, nerolidol, 3-furanmethanol, 3-carene, benzaldehyde and benzenemethanol. The varieties with better aromatic potential can be selected from a large amount of data using an AHP model. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the characteristics of the aroma components in Hemerocallis flowers, offers guidance for breeding, and enhances the economic value of Hemerocallis flowers. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Functional Volatile Compounds: Detection, Analysis and Applications)
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