Comparison of phenotypic and phytochemical profiles of 20 Lycium barbarum L. goji berry varieties during hot air-drying

The variety and drying stage of goji berries (GBs) may affect their final physical and chemical properties. This study investigated the differences in physical phenotypic parameters and major chemical composition parameters of 20 GBs varieties during four stages of hot air-drying (HD). The results i...

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Main Authors: Ting Huang, Ning Jia, Lunxuan Zhu, Wen Jiang, Aobai Tu, Ken Qin, Xiaojin Yuan, Juxiu Li
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Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
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Ning Jia
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Wen Jiang
Aobai Tu
Ken Qin
Xiaojin Yuan
Juxiu Li
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Ning Jia
Lunxuan Zhu
Wen Jiang
Aobai Tu
Ken Qin
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Juxiu Li
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description The variety and drying stage of goji berries (GBs) may affect their final physical and chemical properties. This study investigated the differences in physical phenotypic parameters and major chemical composition parameters of 20 GBs varieties during four stages of hot air-drying (HD). The results indicated that the color difference values L*, a*, and b* decreased during the HD process. The contents of all amino acids decreased, with significant reductions in amino acids involved in the Maillard reaction. Correspondingly, the level of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, a Maillard chemical reaction intermediates, increased. Furthermore, the decreased L* values were closely linked to the decomposition of carotenoids. Notably, the differences in constituents among different varieties of dried GBs were smaller than those in fresh GBs. These findings provide a theoretical basis for optimization of the GBs drying process, contributing to the expansion of GBs breeding programs and their use in global functional food and pharmaceutical industries.
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spelling doaj-art-3fe26494159447e984e67e19d2f2dea92025-08-20T01:50:01ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752025-04-012710243610.1016/j.fochx.2025.102436Comparison of phenotypic and phytochemical profiles of 20 Lycium barbarum L. goji berry varieties during hot air-dryingTing Huang0Ning Jia1Lunxuan Zhu2Wen Jiang3Aobai Tu4Ken Qin5Xiaojin Yuan6Juxiu Li7College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; National Wolfberry Engineering Technology Research Center, Institute of Chinese Wolfberry Science of Ningxia Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, Ningxia, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaNational Wolfberry Engineering Technology Research Center, Institute of Chinese Wolfberry Science of Ningxia Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, Ningxia, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; Corresponding author.The variety and drying stage of goji berries (GBs) may affect their final physical and chemical properties. This study investigated the differences in physical phenotypic parameters and major chemical composition parameters of 20 GBs varieties during four stages of hot air-drying (HD). The results indicated that the color difference values L*, a*, and b* decreased during the HD process. The contents of all amino acids decreased, with significant reductions in amino acids involved in the Maillard reaction. Correspondingly, the level of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, a Maillard chemical reaction intermediates, increased. Furthermore, the decreased L* values were closely linked to the decomposition of carotenoids. Notably, the differences in constituents among different varieties of dried GBs were smaller than those in fresh GBs. These findings provide a theoretical basis for optimization of the GBs drying process, contributing to the expansion of GBs breeding programs and their use in global functional food and pharmaceutical industries.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525002834Goji berryVarietiesFruit qualityHot-air dryingDrying stage
spellingShingle Ting Huang
Ning Jia
Lunxuan Zhu
Wen Jiang
Aobai Tu
Ken Qin
Xiaojin Yuan
Juxiu Li
Comparison of phenotypic and phytochemical profiles of 20 Lycium barbarum L. goji berry varieties during hot air-drying
Food Chemistry: X
Goji berry
Varieties
Fruit quality
Hot-air drying
Drying stage
title Comparison of phenotypic and phytochemical profiles of 20 Lycium barbarum L. goji berry varieties during hot air-drying
title_full Comparison of phenotypic and phytochemical profiles of 20 Lycium barbarum L. goji berry varieties during hot air-drying
title_fullStr Comparison of phenotypic and phytochemical profiles of 20 Lycium barbarum L. goji berry varieties during hot air-drying
title_full_unstemmed Comparison of phenotypic and phytochemical profiles of 20 Lycium barbarum L. goji berry varieties during hot air-drying
title_short Comparison of phenotypic and phytochemical profiles of 20 Lycium barbarum L. goji berry varieties during hot air-drying
title_sort comparison of phenotypic and phytochemical profiles of 20 lycium barbarum l goji berry varieties during hot air drying
topic Goji berry
Varieties
Fruit quality
Hot-air drying
Drying stage
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525002834
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