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ArticleFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Integrating Sensory Evaluation, Electronic Nose, and Metabolomics to Characterize Aroma in Peach and Nectarine Varieties.

Meng Sun, Julin Ma, Zhixiang Cai, Juan Yan, Ruijuan Ma, Mingliang Yu, Yinfeng Xie, Zhijun Shen

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Meng SunCollege of Horticulture, Jinling Institute of Technology, Nanjing 210038, China.
Julin MaInstitute of Pomology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
Zhixiang CaiInstitute of Pomology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
Juan YanInstitute of Pomology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
Ruijuan MaInstitute of Pomology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
Mingliang YuInstitute of Pomology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
Yinfeng XieCollege of Life Sciences, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
Zhijun ShenInstitute of Pomology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.

Funding

Accurate Identification of Peach and Strawberry Germplasm Resources in southern China 19230697National Crop Germplasm Resources Infrastructure in China NHGRC2020-NH16the College of Horticulture, Jinling Institute of Technology jit-b-202422
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Abstract

This study investigates the aroma differences among various peach and nectarine varieties by sensory evaluation, electronic nose (E-nose) analysis, and metabolomics. Peach is a significant fruit crop in China, and identifying unique fragrances is essential for germplasm selection and cultivar improvement. Six peach and nectarine varieties were collected from the National Peach Germplasm Repository in Nanjing, China. Sensory evaluation revealed significant differences in aroma and taste, with "Zi Jin Hong 3" and "Bai Mi Pan Tao" showing high scores for aroma, sweetness, and overall sensory quality, while "Tachibanawase" had the lowest overall impression score. E-nose analysis showed distinct response values among varieties, with sensors W1S, W1W, and W5S exhibiting the highest sensitivity. GC-MS identified 446 metabolites, including esters and terpenes. PCA and OPLS-DA differentiated metabolite profiles among varieties, revealing significant differences in metabolite expression. The integration of these techniques provides a comprehensive understanding of aroma differences, highlighting the potential for identifying unique germplasms for breeding high-quality cultivars with charming flavor, and offering a theoretical foundation for raw material selection and process optimization in the deep-processing industry of peach fruits in future research.

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electronic nosemetabolomicspeachsensory evaluation

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PMID40941203
PMCPMC12427699

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