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ArticleFood chemistry: X2026

Study on bitterness reduction and aroma enrichment of Kejia green tea based on storage duration through UPLC-MS/GC-MS technology.

Ping Wu, He Ni, Suwan Zhang, Ruohong Chen, Mengjiao Hao, Lingli Sun, Xingfei Lai, Zhenbiao Zhang, Shili Sun, Qiuhua Li

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Ping WuGuangdong Provincial Key Lab of Biotechnology for Plant Development, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China.
He NiGuangdong Provincial Key Lab of Biotechnology for Plant Development, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China.
Suwan ZhangTea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
Ruohong ChenTea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
Mengjiao HaoTea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
Lingli SunTea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
Xingfei LaiTea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
Zhenbiao ZhangTea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
Shili SunTea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
Qiuhua LiTea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.

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Abstract

Kejia Green Tea (KJGT) exhibits particularly noticeable alterations in bitterness, astringency, and aroma during storage. However, the comprehensive metabolic mechanisms driving this evolution remain poorly understood. This study investigated the dynamic changes of flavor-related metabolites in KJGT during storage using UPLC-MS/GC-MS. Results demonstrated that storage significantly reduced bitter/astringent compounds (e.g., 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, proanthocyanidin B2) by modulating linoleic acid metabolism and quercetin glycoside biosynthesis. Concurrently, the roasted high-fire aroma significantly diminished (e.g., 2-ethoxy-3-methylpyrazine, 2-ethylbenzaldehyde-volatile) during storage, while nutty and woody undertones intensified, which significantly enhanced the tea's aroma. Notably, KJGT-10 exhibited the least bitterness and a more pleasant aroma compared to the other vintages. The study revealed the key material conversions and metabolic mechanisms in KJGT during storage, demonstrating that an appropriate storage duration markedly improved its flavor characteristics. It provided a theoretical basis for the scientific storage and quality regulation, and technical support for the sales of stocked KJGT.

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Flavor qualityKejia green teaMetabolomicsStorage duration

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