Discrimination and characterization analysis of key flavor compounds from Tianshui Zanthoxylum bungeanum shells and seeds by GC×GC-TOFMS and chemometrics

Flavor compounds influence consumer acceptance of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim (Chinese pepper) berries, so detailed knowledge of its sensory characteristics and flavor compound composition are vital for assessing sensory quality and conserving genetic resources. This study identified and characteriz...

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Main Authors: Liping Lu, Mengyu Wang, Runjie Cui, Yanli Zhu, Shanshan Liu, Ziyi Yin, Dandan Gao
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Published: Elsevier 2025-07-01
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author Liping Lu
Mengyu Wang
Runjie Cui
Yanli Zhu
Shanshan Liu
Ziyi Yin
Dandan Gao
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Mengyu Wang
Runjie Cui
Yanli Zhu
Shanshan Liu
Ziyi Yin
Dandan Gao
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description Flavor compounds influence consumer acceptance of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim (Chinese pepper) berries, so detailed knowledge of its sensory characteristics and flavor compound composition are vital for assessing sensory quality and conserving genetic resources. This study identified and characterized the key flavor compounds in Z. bungeanum shells (SH) and seeds (SD) from the seven growing regions of Tianshui city, Gansu province, using GC × GC-TOFMS and chemometrics. The flavor compounds identified in Z. bungeanum were in the compound classes of hydrocarbons, heterocyclic compounds, ketones, alcohols, esters, aldehydes and carboxylic acids. Multivariate statistical analysis distinctly differentiated between SH or SD samples from the seven regions. The key differential flavor compounds in SH were isophorone, limonene, 2-butanone and 5-methyl-2-hexanone, and in SD were acetylacetone, camphor, 2-propanamine, 2-butenal, formic acid and 1,2,4-trimethyl-benzene. These findings provide a foundation to promote large-scale cultivation of specific local Z. bungeanum species.
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spelling doaj-art-274f197d9fc84c67acf82bb173f43fec2025-07-13T04:54:55ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752025-07-0129102765Discrimination and characterization analysis of key flavor compounds from Tianshui Zanthoxylum bungeanum shells and seeds by GC×GC-TOFMS and chemometricsLiping Lu0Mengyu Wang1Runjie Cui2Yanli Zhu3Shanshan Liu4Ziyi Yin5Dandan Gao6China-Malaysia National Joint Laboratory, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, PR China; School of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, PR ChinaSchool of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, PR ChinaSchool of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, PR ChinaChina-Malaysia National Joint Laboratory, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, PR China; School of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, PR ChinaSchool of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, PR ChinaSchool of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, PR ChinaChina-Malaysia National Joint Laboratory, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, PR China; School of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, PR China; Corresponding author at: China-Malaysia National Joint Laboratory, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, PR China.Flavor compounds influence consumer acceptance of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim (Chinese pepper) berries, so detailed knowledge of its sensory characteristics and flavor compound composition are vital for assessing sensory quality and conserving genetic resources. This study identified and characterized the key flavor compounds in Z. bungeanum shells (SH) and seeds (SD) from the seven growing regions of Tianshui city, Gansu province, using GC × GC-TOFMS and chemometrics. The flavor compounds identified in Z. bungeanum were in the compound classes of hydrocarbons, heterocyclic compounds, ketones, alcohols, esters, aldehydes and carboxylic acids. Multivariate statistical analysis distinctly differentiated between SH or SD samples from the seven regions. The key differential flavor compounds in SH were isophorone, limonene, 2-butanone and 5-methyl-2-hexanone, and in SD were acetylacetone, camphor, 2-propanamine, 2-butenal, formic acid and 1,2,4-trimethyl-benzene. These findings provide a foundation to promote large-scale cultivation of specific local Z. bungeanum species.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525006121Flavor compoundsZanthoxylum bungeanumGC × GC-TOFMSChemometrics
spellingShingle Liping Lu
Mengyu Wang
Runjie Cui
Yanli Zhu
Shanshan Liu
Ziyi Yin
Dandan Gao
Discrimination and characterization analysis of key flavor compounds from Tianshui Zanthoxylum bungeanum shells and seeds by GC×GC-TOFMS and chemometrics
Food Chemistry: X
Flavor compounds
Zanthoxylum bungeanum
GC × GC-TOFMS
Chemometrics
title Discrimination and characterization analysis of key flavor compounds from Tianshui Zanthoxylum bungeanum shells and seeds by GC×GC-TOFMS and chemometrics
title_full Discrimination and characterization analysis of key flavor compounds from Tianshui Zanthoxylum bungeanum shells and seeds by GC×GC-TOFMS and chemometrics
title_fullStr Discrimination and characterization analysis of key flavor compounds from Tianshui Zanthoxylum bungeanum shells and seeds by GC×GC-TOFMS and chemometrics
title_full_unstemmed Discrimination and characterization analysis of key flavor compounds from Tianshui Zanthoxylum bungeanum shells and seeds by GC×GC-TOFMS and chemometrics
title_short Discrimination and characterization analysis of key flavor compounds from Tianshui Zanthoxylum bungeanum shells and seeds by GC×GC-TOFMS and chemometrics
title_sort discrimination and characterization analysis of key flavor compounds from tianshui zanthoxylum bungeanum shells and seeds by gc gc tofms and chemometrics
topic Flavor compounds
Zanthoxylum bungeanum
GC × GC-TOFMS
Chemometrics
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525006121
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