Effects of X-ray and electron beam irradiation on wine quality: Emphasizing phenolic compounds and aroma profiles

The content of flavor compounds in wine is limited by factors such as climate warming and the resistance of cell walls to maceration. This study used X-rays (ionizing radiation) and electron beams (particle radiation) at 0.5, 2, and 7 kGy for grape pre-treatment before winemaking. Scanning electron...

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Main Authors: Weikang Ding, Qian Tu, Xuexue Xi, Xiaojie Wu, Junqing Bai, Shuang Liu, Junjun Li, Chunlong Yuan
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Qian Tu
Xuexue Xi
Xiaojie Wu
Junqing Bai
Shuang Liu
Junjun Li
Chunlong Yuan
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Qian Tu
Xuexue Xi
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Junqing Bai
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Junjun Li
Chunlong Yuan
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description The content of flavor compounds in wine is limited by factors such as climate warming and the resistance of cell walls to maceration. This study used X-rays (ionizing radiation) and electron beams (particle radiation) at 0.5, 2, and 7 kGy for grape pre-treatment before winemaking. Scanning electron microscopy showed varying degrees of grape skin damage. Results indicated irradiation significantly enhanced phenolic compound extraction, with DPPH and ABTS scavenging activities increasing by up to 38.98 % and 38.70 %. Wines treated with 0.5 kGy electron beams exhibited the highest levels of esters and higher alcohols, enhancing fruity aromas. Irradiation reduced C6 compound content, decreasing green notes and improving color and complexity scores. This study demonstrates that X-ray and electron beam irradiation significantly enhance phenolic and aromatic compound extraction in wine, showing the potential of irradiation technology in the wine industry.
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spelling doaj-art-6d4800e2020f423abedcb59a632556e22025-02-12T05:32:05ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752025-01-0125102124Effects of X-ray and electron beam irradiation on wine quality: Emphasizing phenolic compounds and aroma profilesWeikang Ding0Qian Tu1Xuexue Xi2Xiaojie Wu3Junqing Bai4Shuang Liu5Junjun Li6Chunlong Yuan7College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi 712100, ChinaCollege of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi 712100, ChinaCollege of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi 712100, ChinaCollege of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi 712100, ChinaYangling Hesheng Irradiation Technologies Co., Ltd., Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, ChinaCollege of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi 712100, ChinaCollege of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi 712100, China; Corresponding authors at: College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, No. 22, Xinong Road, Yangling, Shaanxi 710000, China.College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi 712100, China; Ningxia Helan Mountain's East Foothill Wine Experiment and Demonstration Station of Northwest A&F University, Yongning, Ningxia 750104, China; Corresponding authors at: College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, No. 22, Xinong Road, Yangling, Shaanxi 710000, China.The content of flavor compounds in wine is limited by factors such as climate warming and the resistance of cell walls to maceration. This study used X-rays (ionizing radiation) and electron beams (particle radiation) at 0.5, 2, and 7 kGy for grape pre-treatment before winemaking. Scanning electron microscopy showed varying degrees of grape skin damage. Results indicated irradiation significantly enhanced phenolic compound extraction, with DPPH and ABTS scavenging activities increasing by up to 38.98 % and 38.70 %. Wines treated with 0.5 kGy electron beams exhibited the highest levels of esters and higher alcohols, enhancing fruity aromas. Irradiation reduced C6 compound content, decreasing green notes and improving color and complexity scores. This study demonstrates that X-ray and electron beam irradiation significantly enhance phenolic and aromatic compound extraction in wine, showing the potential of irradiation technology in the wine industry.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157524010125Wine qualityX-rayElectron beamPhenolsVolatile compounds
spellingShingle Weikang Ding
Qian Tu
Xuexue Xi
Xiaojie Wu
Junqing Bai
Shuang Liu
Junjun Li
Chunlong Yuan
Effects of X-ray and electron beam irradiation on wine quality: Emphasizing phenolic compounds and aroma profiles
Food Chemistry: X
Wine quality
X-ray
Electron beam
Phenols
Volatile compounds
title Effects of X-ray and electron beam irradiation on wine quality: Emphasizing phenolic compounds and aroma profiles
title_full Effects of X-ray and electron beam irradiation on wine quality: Emphasizing phenolic compounds and aroma profiles
title_fullStr Effects of X-ray and electron beam irradiation on wine quality: Emphasizing phenolic compounds and aroma profiles
title_full_unstemmed Effects of X-ray and electron beam irradiation on wine quality: Emphasizing phenolic compounds and aroma profiles
title_short Effects of X-ray and electron beam irradiation on wine quality: Emphasizing phenolic compounds and aroma profiles
title_sort effects of x ray and electron beam irradiation on wine quality emphasizing phenolic compounds and aroma profiles
topic Wine quality
X-ray
Electron beam
Phenols
Volatile compounds
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157524010125
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