Elucidating the photo-induced fading mechanism in green tea beverages: Metabolomics-guided discovery, quantification, and spiking validation of critical metabolites.

Shanshan Wang, Sixu Li, Zheng Tu, Meng Tao, Qinyan Yu, Anan Xu, Yanyan Cao, Zhengquan Liu

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Shanshan WangInstitute of Sericulture and Tea, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310021, China.

Sixu LiInstitute of Sericulture and Tea, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310021, China.

Zheng TuInstitute of Sericulture and Tea, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310021, China.

Meng TaoInstitute of Sericulture and Tea, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310021, China.

Qinyan YuInstitute of Sericulture and Tea, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310021, China.

Anan XuInstitute of Sericulture and Tea, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310021, China.

Yanyan CaoInstitute of Sericulture and Tea, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310021, China.

Zhengquan LiuInstitute of Sericulture and Tea, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310021, China.

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Abstract

The color of tea beverages is a critical quality determinant, yet photo-induced fading has received little attention compared to browning reactions. This study investigated riboflavin photodegradation in unsweetened green tea beverages under both retail-shelf lighting and simulated solar radiation. Under retail-shelf lighting, approximately 90% of riboflavin degraded within the first 5 days of a 20-day exposure period (

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Photo-induced fadingRiboflavin photodegradationSynergistic discolorationTea infusion colorimetryUnsweetened green tea beverage

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PMID42713374

DOI10.1016/j.fochx.2026.104377

PMCPMC13551959

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