Exploring the effects of Rumex hanus diets on the flavor and texture of roasted chicken: Insights from metabolomics and sensory analytical approaches

This study investigates the effect of dietary incorporation of fermented (FRH) and unfermented Rumex Hanus (URH) on the flavor and texture of roasted chicken. Results demonstrated that, compared to the control group (CON), the FRH group exhibited significantly increased a* and b* values, enhancing t...

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Main Authors: Yuwei Guo, Yaling Gu, Muhammad Aaqil, Zhen Zhang, Feng Zhang, Jingchuan Zheng, Yewei Huang, Ya Wang, Cunchao Zhao
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description This study investigates the effect of dietary incorporation of fermented (FRH) and unfermented Rumex Hanus (URH) on the flavor and texture of roasted chicken. Results demonstrated that, compared to the control group (CON), the FRH group exhibited significantly increased a* and b* values, enhancing the color of the roasted chicken. The FRH group demonstrated a 16.67 % reduction in hardness, a 9.49 % increase in springiness, and a 34.70 % increase in immobilized water as measured by texture profile analysis (TPA) and low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR), confirming a significant increase in tenderness. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed significantly noticeable fractures and reduced myofiber gaps in the FRH group, further supporting improved tenderness and elasticity. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were notably higher in both the URH (34.28 %) and FRH (35.02 %) groups, with a significant increase in alcohols and aldehydes. GC-MS analysis identified that the URH group had the highest content of heterocyclic compounds (37.41 %), including six furan compounds, contributing to a more intense roasted aroma. LC-MS screened 275 non-volatile differential metabolites, including o-tyrosine, l-glutamic acid, and 3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one, providing enhanced umami and grassy flavors to the URH samples. The addition of FRH gave the rotisserie chicken the highest sensory score of 76.50. Molecular docking results revealed that amino acid residues such as Ala, Val, and Tyr played a significant role in the stable binding of these compounds. This study provides essential insights into the high-value utilization of fermented and unfermented rumex hanus in poultry diets, offering a valuable reference for improving meat quality and advancing feed formulations in poultry management practices.
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spelling doaj-art-fe75213014914a7cb7cc7a657c98e71a2025-08-20T03:55:53ZengElsevierPoultry Science0032-57912025-08-01104810529210.1016/j.psj.2025.105292Exploring the effects of Rumex hanus diets on the flavor and texture of roasted chicken: Insights from metabolomics and sensory analytical approachesYuwei Guo0Yaling Gu1Muhammad Aaqil2Zhen Zhang3Feng Zhang4Jingchuan Zheng5Yewei Huang6Ya Wang7Cunchao Zhao8College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, ChinaCollege of Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; Key Laboratory of Pu-er Tea Science, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Personalized Food Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Yunnan Plateau Characteristic Agricultural Industry Research Institute, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; Corresponding authors.College of Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; Key Laboratory of Pu-er Tea Science, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Corresponding authors.College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; Key Laboratory of Pu-er Tea Science, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Personalized Food Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Yunnan Plateau Characteristic Agricultural Industry Research Institute, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; Corresponding authors.This study investigates the effect of dietary incorporation of fermented (FRH) and unfermented Rumex Hanus (URH) on the flavor and texture of roasted chicken. Results demonstrated that, compared to the control group (CON), the FRH group exhibited significantly increased a* and b* values, enhancing the color of the roasted chicken. The FRH group demonstrated a 16.67 % reduction in hardness, a 9.49 % increase in springiness, and a 34.70 % increase in immobilized water as measured by texture profile analysis (TPA) and low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR), confirming a significant increase in tenderness. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed significantly noticeable fractures and reduced myofiber gaps in the FRH group, further supporting improved tenderness and elasticity. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were notably higher in both the URH (34.28 %) and FRH (35.02 %) groups, with a significant increase in alcohols and aldehydes. GC-MS analysis identified that the URH group had the highest content of heterocyclic compounds (37.41 %), including six furan compounds, contributing to a more intense roasted aroma. LC-MS screened 275 non-volatile differential metabolites, including o-tyrosine, l-glutamic acid, and 3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one, providing enhanced umami and grassy flavors to the URH samples. The addition of FRH gave the rotisserie chicken the highest sensory score of 76.50. Molecular docking results revealed that amino acid residues such as Ala, Val, and Tyr played a significant role in the stable binding of these compounds. This study provides essential insights into the high-value utilization of fermented and unfermented rumex hanus in poultry diets, offering a valuable reference for improving meat quality and advancing feed formulations in poultry management practices.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579125005346Rumex hanusPoultry dietRoasted chickenFlavor profileMetabolomic
spellingShingle Yuwei Guo
Yaling Gu
Muhammad Aaqil
Zhen Zhang
Feng Zhang
Jingchuan Zheng
Yewei Huang
Ya Wang
Cunchao Zhao
Exploring the effects of Rumex hanus diets on the flavor and texture of roasted chicken: Insights from metabolomics and sensory analytical approaches
Poultry Science
Rumex hanus
Poultry diet
Roasted chicken
Flavor profile
Metabolomic
title Exploring the effects of Rumex hanus diets on the flavor and texture of roasted chicken: Insights from metabolomics and sensory analytical approaches
title_full Exploring the effects of Rumex hanus diets on the flavor and texture of roasted chicken: Insights from metabolomics and sensory analytical approaches
title_fullStr Exploring the effects of Rumex hanus diets on the flavor and texture of roasted chicken: Insights from metabolomics and sensory analytical approaches
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the effects of Rumex hanus diets on the flavor and texture of roasted chicken: Insights from metabolomics and sensory analytical approaches
title_short Exploring the effects of Rumex hanus diets on the flavor and texture of roasted chicken: Insights from metabolomics and sensory analytical approaches
title_sort exploring the effects of rumex hanus diets on the flavor and texture of roasted chicken insights from metabolomics and sensory analytical approaches
topic Rumex hanus
Poultry diet
Roasted chicken
Flavor profile
Metabolomic
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579125005346
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