Optimization of drying and extraction techniques for volatile compounds in banana pseudostem

This study explores the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the pseudostems of Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana to assess their potential for industrial applications. Using headspace solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), 62 VOCs were identified in Mu...

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Main Authors: Pantea Salehizadeh, Martin Bucknall, George Srzednicki, Robert Driscoll, Mehdi Hajikhani
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Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:Food Chemistry Advances
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772753X25001170
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Robert Driscoll
Mehdi Hajikhani
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description This study explores the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the pseudostems of Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana to assess their potential for industrial applications. Using headspace solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), 62 VOCs were identified in Musa acuminata and 51 in Musa balbisiana, including alcohols, esters, ketones, aldehydes, and benzenes, many of which are also found in banana fruit and citrus species. The efficiency of freeze drying (FD) and heat pump drying (HPD) was compared, with FD retaining 20% more volatiles. Principal component analysis (PCA) showed distinct separations between species and drying methods, with Musa acuminata exhibiting a richer aroma profile. Key compounds such as 3-methylbenzaldehyde, menthone, and indole were prominent in both species. These findings suggest that banana pseudostems could serve as a valuable source of natural flavor compounds, offering a sustainable alternative for the food and beverage industry.
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spelling doaj-art-765149ecfd03445fa8e28f007e6f8fe02025-08-20T02:33:35ZengElsevierFood Chemistry Advances2772-753X2025-06-01710100110.1016/j.focha.2025.101001Optimization of drying and extraction techniques for volatile compounds in banana pseudostemPantea Salehizadeh0Martin Bucknall1George Srzednicki2Robert Driscoll3Mehdi Hajikhani4Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Australia, Sydney NSW 2052 Australia; Corresponding author.Martin P. Bucknall is Principal Scientist, Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Facility, UNSW Australia.George Srzednicki is Principal Scientist, Food Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Australia.Robert Driscoll is Senior Lecturer, School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW AustraliaFood Science Program, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA.This study explores the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the pseudostems of Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana to assess their potential for industrial applications. Using headspace solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), 62 VOCs were identified in Musa acuminata and 51 in Musa balbisiana, including alcohols, esters, ketones, aldehydes, and benzenes, many of which are also found in banana fruit and citrus species. The efficiency of freeze drying (FD) and heat pump drying (HPD) was compared, with FD retaining 20% more volatiles. Principal component analysis (PCA) showed distinct separations between species and drying methods, with Musa acuminata exhibiting a richer aroma profile. Key compounds such as 3-methylbenzaldehyde, menthone, and indole were prominent in both species. These findings suggest that banana pseudostems could serve as a valuable source of natural flavor compounds, offering a sustainable alternative for the food and beverage industry.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772753X25001170Heat pump dryingFreeze-dryingSPMEVacuum distillationVoc analysisOC analysis
spellingShingle Pantea Salehizadeh
Martin Bucknall
George Srzednicki
Robert Driscoll
Mehdi Hajikhani
Optimization of drying and extraction techniques for volatile compounds in banana pseudostem
Food Chemistry Advances
Heat pump drying
Freeze-drying
SPME
Vacuum distillation
Voc analysisOC analysis
title Optimization of drying and extraction techniques for volatile compounds in banana pseudostem
title_full Optimization of drying and extraction techniques for volatile compounds in banana pseudostem
title_fullStr Optimization of drying and extraction techniques for volatile compounds in banana pseudostem
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of drying and extraction techniques for volatile compounds in banana pseudostem
title_short Optimization of drying and extraction techniques for volatile compounds in banana pseudostem
title_sort optimization of drying and extraction techniques for volatile compounds in banana pseudostem
topic Heat pump drying
Freeze-drying
SPME
Vacuum distillation
Voc analysisOC analysis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772753X25001170
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