Widely targeted metabolomics analysis reveals the dynamically changes in volatile metabolites during xiaoqu baijiu fermentation

Baijiu is prepared via solid fermentation and distillation, and volatile metabolites influence its flavor considerably. However, the volatile metabolites' transformational relationship during the fermentation process remains unclear. In this study, ultra-performance liquid chromatography–tandem...

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Main Authors: Zhenbing Ma, Haibo Lan, Dong Zhao, Jingren Wei, Jia Zheng, Jian Su, Shengyuan Xiang, Zhu Luo, Rui Li, Yi Ma, Lijuan Gong
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author Zhenbing Ma
Haibo Lan
Dong Zhao
Jingren Wei
Jia Zheng
Jian Su
Shengyuan Xiang
Zhu Luo
Rui Li
Yi Ma
Lijuan Gong
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Haibo Lan
Dong Zhao
Jingren Wei
Jia Zheng
Jian Su
Shengyuan Xiang
Zhu Luo
Rui Li
Yi Ma
Lijuan Gong
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description Baijiu is prepared via solid fermentation and distillation, and volatile metabolites influence its flavor considerably. However, the volatile metabolites' transformational relationship during the fermentation process remains unclear. In this study, ultra-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry and gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry were used to analyze a widely targeted metabolome during the xiaoqu baijiu fermentation process. In total, 668 volatile metabolites comprising 16 subclasses were identified. Significant variations in metabolites were observed during the fermentation process, especially in the distillation stage, and the conversion intensity of volatile metabolites was consistent with the following order of stages: distillation > soaking > saccharification > fermentation > stewing. A total of 570 differential volatile metabolites were identified in the distillation stage, especially esters, terpenoids, and hydrocarbons. These results provide a theoretical basis that could guide the xiaoqu baijiu fermentation process based on desired quality and components.
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spelling doaj-art-09ba0a14965e426181d1351701648d152025-02-12T05:32:27ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752025-01-0125102185Widely targeted metabolomics analysis reveals the dynamically changes in volatile metabolites during xiaoqu baijiu fermentationZhenbing Ma0Haibo Lan1Dong Zhao2Jingren Wei3Jia Zheng4Jian Su5Shengyuan Xiang6Zhu Luo7Rui Li8Yi Ma9Lijuan Gong10College of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Liquor-Making Grains, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China; Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd., Yibin, Sichuan 644000, China; Corresponding authors at: College of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China.College of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Liquor-Making Grains, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, ChinaWuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd., Yibin, Sichuan 644000, ChinaCollege of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Liquor-Making Grains, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, ChinaWuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd., Yibin, Sichuan 644000, ChinaWuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd., Yibin, Sichuan 644000, ChinaCollege of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Liquor-Making Grains, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, ChinaWuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd., Yibin, Sichuan 644000, ChinaCollege of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Liquor-Making Grains, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, ChinaCollege of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Liquor-Making Grains, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, ChinaCollege of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Liquor-Making Grains, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China; Corresponding authors at: College of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China.Baijiu is prepared via solid fermentation and distillation, and volatile metabolites influence its flavor considerably. However, the volatile metabolites' transformational relationship during the fermentation process remains unclear. In this study, ultra-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry and gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry were used to analyze a widely targeted metabolome during the xiaoqu baijiu fermentation process. In total, 668 volatile metabolites comprising 16 subclasses were identified. Significant variations in metabolites were observed during the fermentation process, especially in the distillation stage, and the conversion intensity of volatile metabolites was consistent with the following order of stages: distillation > soaking > saccharification > fermentation > stewing. A total of 570 differential volatile metabolites were identified in the distillation stage, especially esters, terpenoids, and hydrocarbons. These results provide a theoretical basis that could guide the xiaoqu baijiu fermentation process based on desired quality and components.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525000318Xiaoqu baijiuBrewing processWidely targeted metabolomeSorghum
spellingShingle Zhenbing Ma
Haibo Lan
Dong Zhao
Jingren Wei
Jia Zheng
Jian Su
Shengyuan Xiang
Zhu Luo
Rui Li
Yi Ma
Lijuan Gong
Widely targeted metabolomics analysis reveals the dynamically changes in volatile metabolites during xiaoqu baijiu fermentation
Food Chemistry: X
Xiaoqu baijiu
Brewing process
Widely targeted metabolome
Sorghum
title Widely targeted metabolomics analysis reveals the dynamically changes in volatile metabolites during xiaoqu baijiu fermentation
title_full Widely targeted metabolomics analysis reveals the dynamically changes in volatile metabolites during xiaoqu baijiu fermentation
title_fullStr Widely targeted metabolomics analysis reveals the dynamically changes in volatile metabolites during xiaoqu baijiu fermentation
title_full_unstemmed Widely targeted metabolomics analysis reveals the dynamically changes in volatile metabolites during xiaoqu baijiu fermentation
title_short Widely targeted metabolomics analysis reveals the dynamically changes in volatile metabolites during xiaoqu baijiu fermentation
title_sort widely targeted metabolomics analysis reveals the dynamically changes in volatile metabolites during xiaoqu baijiu fermentation
topic Xiaoqu baijiu
Brewing process
Widely targeted metabolome
Sorghum
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525000318
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