scholarly journals Chemical and sensorial characteristics of traditional fruit spirits from Southeast Europe

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 80-89
Author(s):  
Jasna Mrvčić ◽  
Renata Sahor ◽  
Damir Stanzer ◽  
Renata Petrović ◽  
Vlasta Rubeša Vili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Methanol Concentration ◽  
Fatty Acid Esters ◽  
Southeast Europe ◽  
Sample Distribution ◽  
Industrial Plants ◽  
Fruit Spirits

Spirits have proliferated and become an indispensable part of most gastronomic cultures around the world. The production and consumption of fruit brandies, especially plum and grape brandies as well as pear and apple brandies, have a long tradition in the countries of Southeast Europe. The aim of this study was to evaluate 47 fruit brandies produced in small distilleries and industrial plants from five countries. The content of the most common volatile compounds (methanol, higher alcohols and fatty acid esters) and the sensory quality of the fruit brandies were analysed. Principal component analysis (PCA) was performed using theconcentrations of the main volatile compounds in the spirit samples and sensory evaluation to identify similarities or differences between the spirit samples based on distillery size. The methanol concentration in all samples was below the EU legal limit. Methanol concentration was highest in Williams pear spiritsand lowest in grape pomace spirits. The PCA sample distribution confirms the good quality of samples from both small distilleries (SD) and industrial plants (IP), with some exceptions - samples with identified defects produced in some small distilleries. The results of the sensory evaluation show high sensory quality of fruit spirits from this part of Europe.

scholarly journals Influence of Non-Saccharomyces Strains on Chemical Characteristics and Sensory Quality of Fruit Spirit

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1336
Author(s):  
Fatjona Fejzullahu ◽  
Zsuzsanna Kiss ◽  
Gabriella Kun-Farkas ◽  
Szilárd Kun
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Alcoholic Beverage ◽  
Sugar Consumption ◽  
Mixed Culture Fermentation ◽  
Organic Acid Production ◽  
Mixed Inocula ◽  
Sensorial Attributes ◽  
Saccharomyces Yeasts

The use of non-Saccharomyces yeasts for alcoholic beverage improvement and diversification has gained considerable attention in recent years. The effect of pure and mixed inocula (of Torulaspora delbrueckii, Lachancea thermotolerans, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on apple mash fermentation has been determined for the production of Hungarian fruit spirit (Pálinka), with a special emphasis on the chemical, volatile, and sensory attributes. The enological parameters were followed during the fermentation process. Sugar consumption and organic acid production were determined by HPLC, whereas the aromatic profile of the distillates was characterized by GC-FID. According to the results, single and mixed cultures showed similar characteristics during mash fermentation. The identified volatile compounds included aldehydes, esters, and higher alcohols. Mixed culture fermentation trials revealed a significantly higher concentration of volatile compounds and better sensorial attributes compared to those exhibited by the pure culture of S. cerevisiae.

scholarly journals Sensory Quality Evaluation of Korla Pear from Different Orchards and Analysis of Their Primary and Volatile Metabolites

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (23) ◽  
pp. 5567
Author(s):  
Yuan Liu ◽  
Simin Xiang ◽  
Haipeng Zhang ◽  
Hongyan Zhang ◽  
Cuiyun Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Tartaric Acid ◽  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Fruit Shape ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Pear Fruit ◽  
Primary Metabolites ◽  
Mouth Feel

Metabolites play vital roles in shaping the quality of fresh fruit. In this study, Korla pear fruit harvested from twelve orchards in South Xinjiang, China, were ranked in sensory quality by fuzzy logic sensory evaluation for two consecutive seasons. Then, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was applied to determine the primary metabolites and volatile compounds. Sensory evaluation results showed that the panelists were more concerned about ‘mouth feel’ and ‘aroma’ than about ‘fruit size’, ‘fruit shape’ and ‘peel color’. In total, 20 primary metabolites and 100 volatiles were detected in the pear fruit. Hexanal, (E)-2-hexenal, nonanal, d-limonene, (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl acetate and hexyl acetate were identified as the major volatile compounds. Correlation analysis revealed that l-(+)-tartaric acid, hexanoic acid, trans-limonene oxide and 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate were negatively correlated with sensory scores. Furthermore, OPLS-DA results indicated that the fruit from three orchards with lower ranks in quality could be distinguished from other samples based on the contents of l-(+)-tartaric acid and other eight metabolites, which were all associated with ‘mouth feel’ and ‘aroma’. This study reveals the metabolites that might be closely associated with the sensory quality attributes of Korla pear, which may provide some clues for promoting the fruit quality in actual production.

Potential of volatile compounds produced by fungi to influence sensory quality of coffee beverage

2014 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
pp. 166-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.T. Iamanaka ◽  
A.A. Teixeira ◽  
A.R.R. Teixeira ◽  
E. Vicente ◽  
J.C. Frisvad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Sensory Quality

scholarly journals Chemical and sensory characterization of plum spirits obtained from cultivar Cacanska Rodna and its parent cultivars

2019 ◽  
Vol 84 (12) ◽  
pp. 1381-1390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Branko Popovic ◽  
Olga Mitrovic ◽  
Aleksandar Leposavic ◽  
Svetlana Paunovic ◽  
Darko Jevremovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Alcoholic Fermentation ◽  
Processing Method ◽  
Hexanoic Acid ◽  
Sensory Characteristics

During the two-year research, a comparative analysis of the contents of 24 major volatile compounds and sensory characteristics of the plum spirits produced by spontaneous alcoholic fermentation of the plum mashes with or without stones from cultivar Cacanska Rodna and its parent cultivars ? Stanley and Pozegaca were carried out. The plum spirits obtained from Cacanska Rodna cultivar contain lower amounts of methanol, 1-hexanol, ethyl acetate and acetaldehyde and higher amounts of 3-methyl-1-butanol and 2-phenylethanol than the spirits from its parent cultivars. Contents of 1-propanol, 1-butanol and hexanoic acid in the spirits obtained from Cacanska Rodna cultivar were lower than the contents in the spirits from Pozegaca and higher than those in the spirits obtained from Stanley. The sensory quality of plum spirits, in addition to the cultivar, has been significantly influenced by the presence of stones in the mash during processing of plums into spirits. In processing plums with stones, the best-graded plum spirit was from Pozegaca (17.88), whereas in processing without stones, the best was Cacanska Rodna spirit (17.78). The spirits obtained from Stanley cultivar had the lowest sensory grades regardless of the processing method.

scholarly journals Functional handmade minions - consumers and experienced tasters sensory evaluation of the new product

2021 ◽  
pp. 217-227
Author(s):  
Jovanka Popov-Raljic ◽  
Ivana Blesic ◽  
Milan Ivkov ◽  
Marko Petrovic ◽  
Tamara Gajic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
New Product ◽  
Sensory Properties ◽  
Nonparametric Model ◽  
Sum Of Ranking Differences ◽  
Near Future

The study examines consumer sensory preferences of 12 different handmade pastry products in the form of minions, made of rice and flaxseed flour, tapioca starch with natural taste ingredients and with addition of prebiotic (inulin), herbs and other ingredients. The sensory evaluation was performed by professionals (experienced tasters). Preferred minion flavour was tested at group of 324 consumers (hotel guests) of different nationality. ANOVA and t-test were performed to reveal differences in attitudes related to socio-demographic characteristics of the consumers. Also, determination of taste preferences according to consumer nationality was examined as an additional consumer care aspect. The evaluation of equality of the samples? average rates, as well as the groups of minions, is done by parametric or nonparametric model of variance analysis. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied in order to group the investigated minions regarding their sensory properties, while the sum of ranking differences (SRD) was used to determine the minions with the best sensory properties. Consumers and experienced tasters have almost the same opinion about the sensory quality of minions, which indicates that assessment of the consumer can be considered as a representative opinion in the near future. Such functional food - minions could be widely used as a substitute for the most common commercial sweets rich in sugar and fat.

Effect of the drying process on the volatile compounds and sensory quality of agglomerated instant coffee

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (11) ◽  
pp. 1421-1432
Author(s):  
Elenir L. Leobet ◽  
Ellen C. Perin ◽  
José I. C. Fontanini ◽  
Naimara V. Prado ◽  
Sheila R. Oro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Drying Process ◽  
Instant Coffee

scholarly journals Effects of ultrasonic-assisted cooking on the volatile compounds, oxidative stability, and sensory quality of mortadella

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 ◽  
pp. 105443
Author(s):  
Alexandre José Cichoski ◽  
Jéssica Soares da Silva ◽  
Yasmim Sena Vaz Leães ◽  
Silvino Sasso Robalo ◽  
Bibiana Alves dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stability ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted

scholarly journals The application of autochthonous potential of probiotic lactobacillus plantarum 564 in fish oil fortified yoghurt production

2014 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zorica Radulovic ◽  
Dusanka Paunovic ◽  
Milica Petrusic ◽  
N. Mirkovic ◽  
Jelena Miocinovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fish Oil ◽  
Lactobacillus Plantarum ◽  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
Sensory Properties ◽  
Lactobacillus Delbrueckii ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Probiotic Lactobacillus

The objective of this work was to investigate the survival of autochthonous, potentially probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus plantarum 564, and the influence of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid omega-3 (omega-3 PUFA) fish oil fortification on the sensory quality of yoghurt. Three variants of yoghurt were produced using starter cultures of Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus (Chr. Hansen, Denmark), and the potentially probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum 564 (Culture Collection of the Department for Industrial Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade) as follows: (1) without omega-3 PUFA; (2) with 100 mg/l omega-3 PUFA; and (3) with 200mg/l omega-3 PUFA. The survival of potential probiotic Lb. plantarum 564, the changes of starter bacteria counts, changes of pH values, as well as sensory evaluation, were examined during 3 weeks of yoghurt storage. Cells of Lb. plantarum 564 were maintained at >108 cfug?1. Starter bacteria counts were >107 cfug?1 for streptococci and >106 cfug?1 for lactobacilli. The changes of pH were within normal pH of fermented milks. Sensory evaluation showed that all variants of yoghurt produced with Lb. plantarum 564 and 2 concentrations of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids had a high sensory quality (above 90% of maximal quality), and which did not change significantly throughout the examined storage period. Although the sensory quality of the control sample was evaluated as better, the experimental samples fortified with fish oil were also characterized with very acceptable sensory properties. Results of high viability of potential probiotic Lb. plantarum 564, as well as very acceptable yoghurt sensory properties, indicate that this strain can be successfully used in the production of yoghurt fortified with PUFA omega-3 fish oil as a new functional dairy product.

Formulation and Evaluation of Fenugreek powder as Nutraceutical from seeds of Trigonella foenum graecum

2021 ◽  
pp. 78-80
Author(s):  
Chitra Govind Rajput
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Test Particle ◽  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Rich Source ◽  
Chemical Test ◽  
Fenugreek Seeds ◽  
Trigonella Foenum Graecum ◽  
The World

Fenugreek seeds are rich source of protein, minerals, vitamins, gum, fiber, alkaloid, flavonoids, saponin and volatile compounds Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a legume and it has been used as a spice throughout the world to enhance the sensory quality of foods. It is known for its medicinal qualities such as antidiabetic, anticarcinogenic, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, and immunological activities. There for in this study we prepared the fenugreek powder as nutraceutical from seeds of Trigonella foenum graecum. It is evaluated for chemical test, particle size.

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