Evaluation of Potent Odorants in Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) and Muskmelons (Cucumis melo) by Aroma Extract Dilution Analysis

P. SCHIEBERLE*, S. OFNER, W. GROSCH

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    Abstract

    The volatile components of cucumbers and muskmelons were analyzed by a technique which reveals the odorants having the highest odor units (ratio of the concentration to the odor threshold). (E/Z)‐2,6‐Nonadienal, followed by (Z)‐2‐nonenal and (E)‐2‐nonenal were the most significant odorants of cucumbers. The flavor of muskmelons was more complex. Methyl 2‐methylbutanoate, (Z)‐3‐hexenal, (E)‐2‐hexenal, and ethyl 2‐methylpropanoate were identified as the primary odorants.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)193-195
    Number of pages3
    JournalJournal of Food Science
    Volume55
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Jan 1990

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