Volatile sulfur compounds in tropical fruits

Publication date: April 2018Source: Journal of Food and Drug Analysis, Volume 26, Issue 2Author(s): Robert J. Cannon, Chi-Tang HoAbstractGlobal production and demand for tropical fruits continues to grow each year as consumers are enticed by the exotic flavors and potential health benefits that these fruits possess. Volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) are often responsible for the juicy, fresh aroma of tropical fruits. This poses a challenge for analytical chemists to identify these compounds as most often VSCs are found at low concentrations in most tropical fruits. The aim of this review is to discuss the extraction methods, enrichment techniques, and instrumentation utilized to identify and quantify VSCs in natural products. This will be followed by a discussion of the VSCs reported in tropical and subtropical fruits, with particular attention to the odor and taste attributes of each compound. Finally, the biogenesis and enzymatic formation of specific VSCs in tropical fruits will be highlighted along with the contribution each possesses to the aroma of their respective fruit.Graphical abstract

Source: Journal of Food and Drug Analysis - July 11, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research