scholarly journals Characterization of volatile compounds of 'Drenja', an alcoholic beverage obtained from the fruits of Cornelian cherry

2009 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vele Tesevic ◽  
Ninoslav Nikicevic ◽  
Slobodan Milosavljevic ◽  
Danica Bajic ◽  
Vlatka Vajs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Alcoholic Beverage ◽  
Ethyl Esters ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Cornelian Cherry ◽  
Cornus Mas ◽  
Liquid Liquid Extraction

In this study, volatile compounds were analyzed in five samples of home-made spirit beverage made by the distillation of fermented fruits of cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.). The major volatile compounds, besides ethanol, identified and quantified were: methanol, acetaldehyde, 1-propanol, ethyl acetate, 2-methyl-1-propanol, 1-butanol, amyl alcohols, 1-hexanol and 2-phenylethanol. The minor volatiles were submitted to liquid-liquid extraction with dichloromethane and analyzed by gas chromatography and gas chromatography/ /mass spectrometry (GC/MS). A total of 84 compounds were identified. The most abundant compounds were straight-chain free fatty acids, ethyl esters of C6-C18 acids, limonene, 2-phenylethanol and 4-ethylphenol. Most of the compounds found in the 'Drenja' spirits investigated in this study are similar to those present in other alcoholic beverages.

scholarly journals Oenological Characteristics of Fermented Apple Musts and Volatile Profile of Brandies Obtained from Different Apple Cultivars

Biomolecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Januszek ◽  
Paweł Satora ◽  
Tomasz Tarko
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Volatile Profile ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Isopropyl Acetate ◽  
Apple Cultivars ◽  
The Impact

Volatile profile of spirits is the most important factor, because it can contribute to pleasant flavor. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of dessert apple cultivar used for fermentation on the concentration of volatile compounds in apple spirits. SPME-GC-MS (solid-phase microextraction- gas chromatography- mass spectrometry) method enables the detection of 69 substances and GC-FID (gas chromatography - flame ionization detector) 31 compounds. Characteristic volatiles for brandies obtained from Topaz were limonene, myrcene, methyl valerate and 1,1-diethoxy-propane, from Rubin—β-citronellol and isopropyl acetate, Elise—limonene, myrcene benzyl acetate and isopropyl acetate, Szampion—β-citronellol, Idared—1,1-diethoxy-propane and Jonagored—ethyl trans-4-decanoate. Of the ten analyzed apple spirits, those obtained from Topaz, Rubin and Elise cultivars demonstrated the most diverse profile of volatile compounds. Moreover, their oenological parameters that are the most important in the production of alcoholic beverages were the most favorable. On the other hand, the content of sugars was relatively low in Elise must, while it was highest in Topaz must, which later on translated into differences in alcohol content. Brandies obtained from Gloster contained the smallest concentrations of esters and terpenes. Results of the sensory analysis showed that highest rated brandies were obtained from Topaz, Rubin, Elise and Florina.

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