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ArticleFood chemistry: X2026

Study on the characteristics and nutritional properties of germinated highland barley treated by different thermal processing based on quasi-targeted metabolomics.

Wenya Du, Jianxia Wen, Quanjiao Sun, Yueyan Zhang, Yuanfu Liu, Peibin Zeng, Liang Zhang

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Wenya DuSchool of Food and Bioengineering, Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Chongqing Joint Construction of Specialty Food, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China.
Jianxia WenSchool of Food and Bioengineering, Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Chongqing Joint Construction of Specialty Food, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China.
Quanjiao SunSchool of Food and Bioengineering, Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Chongqing Joint Construction of Specialty Food, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China.
Yueyan ZhangTibet Chunguang Food Co., Ltd., Lhasa City 850100, China.
Yuanfu LiuSichuan Union (Youlian) Food Co., Ltd., Chengdu City 610039, China.
Peibin ZengWest China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610044, China.
Liang ZhangSchool of Food and Bioengineering, Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Chongqing Joint Construction of Specialty Food, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China.

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Abstract

This study investigated the effects of four thermal processing methods (microwave, baking, stir - frying, steaming) on germinated highland barley (GHB). It assessed the nutritional and physicochemical properties, as well as starch digestion characteristics of GHB, and conducted quasi-targeted metabolomic analysis. The findings indicate that thermal processing alters the nutrient composition and hydration properties of GHB while preserving the integrity of its crystal and functional group structures. Short-duration or low-temperature treatment (microwave and steaming) can effectively maintain the nutritional and bioactive components in GHB. Quasi-targeted metabolomics analysis identified 1605 different metabolites, including organic acids, phenylpropanoids and polyketides. Notably, caffeic acid, apigenin, chrysin, 3-hydroxyphenylacetic acid and 3-methoxytyramine emerged as markers with potential health benefits from the thermal processing of GHB. This study provides a scientific reference for selecting appropriate thermal processing methods for GHB.

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Germinated highland barleyMicrowave processingNutritional characteristicsQuasi-targeted metabolomics analysisThermal processing

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