Characterization of flavor profile of beef jerky from different regions of China using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, electronic tongue, and electronic nose

This research utilized gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), electronic tongue (E-tongue), electronic nose (E-nose), and sensory analysis to investigate the flavor profiles of beef jerky from four specific regions of China: Xinjiang, Tibet, Sichuan, and Inner Mongolia. Physical analysis reve...

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Main Authors: Bayierta Bayinbate, Linwei Yang, Iftikhar Hussain Badar, Yue Liu, Lang Zhang, Yingying Hu, Baocai Xu
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Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
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Linwei Yang
Iftikhar Hussain Badar
Yue Liu
Lang Zhang
Yingying Hu
Baocai Xu
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description This research utilized gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), electronic tongue (E-tongue), electronic nose (E-nose), and sensory analysis to investigate the flavor profiles of beef jerky from four specific regions of China: Xinjiang, Tibet, Sichuan, and Inner Mongolia. Physical analysis revealed that beef jerky from Inner Mongolia had lower moisture content and water activity, while Tibet and Inner Mongolia samples exhibited lower pH values. Seventy-two volatile compounds were identified and quantified among all samples, indicating significant regional variations in aldehydes, alcohols, and esters. Heatmap cluster analysis clearly explained the unique regional flavor profiles. Furthermore, partial least squares regression analysis using E-nose and E-tongue showed significant correlations with the volatile compounds and sensory attributes. These findings indicate the efficacy of a multi-faceted analytical approach for flavor differentiation and emphasize the need for further research to understand the mechanisms behind developing characteristic flavors in beef jerky.
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spelling doaj-art-849350546f9747be979a817a90d9fe892025-02-12T05:32:43ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752025-01-0125102245Characterization of flavor profile of beef jerky from different regions of China using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, electronic tongue, and electronic noseBayierta Bayinbate0Linwei Yang1Iftikhar Hussain Badar2Yue Liu3Lang Zhang4Yingying Hu5Baocai Xu6School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, ChinaState key Laboratory of Meat Quality Control and Cultured Meat Development, Jiangsu Yurun Meat Industry Group Co., Ltd, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210041, ChinaDepartment of Meat Science and Technology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, PakistanSchool of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, ChinaKey Laboratory of Jianghuai Agricultural Product Fine Processing and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Anhui Engineering Research Center for High Value Utilization of Characteristic Agricultural Products, College of Food and Nutrition, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui, 230036, ChinaSchool of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China; State key Laboratory of Meat Quality Control and Cultured Meat Development, Jiangsu Yurun Meat Industry Group Co., Ltd, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210041, China; Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Corresponding author at: School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China. State key Laboratory of Meat Quality Control and Cultured Meat Development, Jiangsu Yurun Meat Industry Group Co., Ltd, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210041, China. Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China; Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Corresponding author at: School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China. Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.This research utilized gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), electronic tongue (E-tongue), electronic nose (E-nose), and sensory analysis to investigate the flavor profiles of beef jerky from four specific regions of China: Xinjiang, Tibet, Sichuan, and Inner Mongolia. Physical analysis revealed that beef jerky from Inner Mongolia had lower moisture content and water activity, while Tibet and Inner Mongolia samples exhibited lower pH values. Seventy-two volatile compounds were identified and quantified among all samples, indicating significant regional variations in aldehydes, alcohols, and esters. Heatmap cluster analysis clearly explained the unique regional flavor profiles. Furthermore, partial least squares regression analysis using E-nose and E-tongue showed significant correlations with the volatile compounds and sensory attributes. These findings indicate the efficacy of a multi-faceted analytical approach for flavor differentiation and emphasize the need for further research to understand the mechanisms behind developing characteristic flavors in beef jerky.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525000926Beef jerkyFlavor characteristicsSensory attributesCorrelation analysisHeatmap cluster analysis
spellingShingle Bayierta Bayinbate
Linwei Yang
Iftikhar Hussain Badar
Yue Liu
Lang Zhang
Yingying Hu
Baocai Xu
Characterization of flavor profile of beef jerky from different regions of China using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, electronic tongue, and electronic nose
Food Chemistry: X
Beef jerky
Flavor characteristics
Sensory attributes
Correlation analysis
Heatmap cluster analysis
title Characterization of flavor profile of beef jerky from different regions of China using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, electronic tongue, and electronic nose
title_full Characterization of flavor profile of beef jerky from different regions of China using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, electronic tongue, and electronic nose
title_fullStr Characterization of flavor profile of beef jerky from different regions of China using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, electronic tongue, and electronic nose
title_full_unstemmed Characterization of flavor profile of beef jerky from different regions of China using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, electronic tongue, and electronic nose
title_short Characterization of flavor profile of beef jerky from different regions of China using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, electronic tongue, and electronic nose
title_sort characterization of flavor profile of beef jerky from different regions of china using gas chromatography mass spectrometry electronic tongue and electronic nose
topic Beef jerky
Flavor characteristics
Sensory attributes
Correlation analysis
Heatmap cluster analysis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525000926
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