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ArticleFood chemistry: X2025

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

Zhenbing Ma, Haibo Lan, Dong Zhao, Jingren Wei, Jia Zheng, Jian Su, Shengyuan Xiang, Zhu Luo, Rui Li, Yi Ma and 1 more

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Zhenbing MaCollege of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China.
Haibo LanCollege of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China.
Dong ZhaoWuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd., Yibin, Sichuan 644000, China.
Jingren WeiCollege of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China.
Jia ZhengWuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd., Yibin, Sichuan 644000, China.
Jian SuWuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd., Yibin, Sichuan 644000, China.
Shengyuan XiangCollege of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China.
Zhu LuoWuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd., Yibin, Sichuan 644000, China.
Rui LiCollege of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China.
Yi MaCollege of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China.
Lijuan GongCollege of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Yibin 643000, Sichuan, China.

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Abstract

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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