<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Aroma and flavor profile of MD2 pineapple variety was investigated. Fruits imported from different geographical regions (Costa Rica, Puerto Rico) were labeled as an organic food. Characteristic volatile and non-volatile compounds obtained by hydro-distillation and direct percolation were identified and quantified by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC/MS). At least 22 components in percolated extract (or 17 in distillate) were detected according to their mass spectra and retention time. Relative concentration of identified substances varied from 547.7 to 1110.0 μg.kg<sup>-1</sup>. Analysis showed dominance of esters and furanone-derived compounds as major aroma constituents. Most abundant volatiles identified in all samples were methyl 2-methylbutanoate and methyl hexanoate. Relationships between volatile and non-volatile compounds were also studied.</p></abstract>

Aroma and flavor profile of MD2 pineapple variety was investigated. Fruits imported from different geographical regions (Costa Rica, Puerto Rico) were labeled as an organic food. Characteristic volatile and non-volatile compounds obtained by hydro-distillation and direct percolation were identified and quantified by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC/MS). At least 22 components in percolated extract (or 17 in distillate) were detected according to their mass spectra and retention time. Relative concentration of identified substances varied from 547.7 to 1110.0 μg.kg-1. Analysis showed dominance of esters and furanone-derived compounds as major aroma constituents. Most abundant volatiles identified in all samples were methyl 2-methylbutanoate and methyl hexanoate. Relationships between volatile and non-volatile compounds were also studied.

Analysis of natural aroma and flavor of MD2 pineapple variety (Ananas comosus [L.] Merr.)

Department of Nutrition and Food Assessment, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, SK-812 37 Bratislava, Slovakia

FLOP, Mandľová 37, SK-851 10 Bratislava, Slovakia

VÚP Food Research Institute, Priemyselná 4, SK-824 75 Bratislava, Slovakia

Department of NMR Spectroscopy and Mass Spectroscopy, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, SK-812 37 Bratislava, Slovakia

Acta Chimica Slovaca

Aroma and flavor profile of MD2 pineapple variety was investigated. Fruits imported from different geographical regions (Costa Rica, Puerto Rico) were labeled...

Analysis of natural aroma and flavor of MD2 pineapple variety (Ananas comosus [L.] Merr.)

Published Online: May 22, 2013

Page range: 123 - 128

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acs-2013-0019

Keywords
pineapple, MD2 variety, flavor, natural aroma, GC/MS

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Analysis of natural aroma and flavor of MD2 pineapple variety (Ananas comosus [L.] Merr.)

Published Online: May 22, 2013

Page range: 123 - 128

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acs-2013-0019

Keywordspineapple, MD2 variety, flavor, natural aroma, GC/MS

This content is open access.

Keywords
pineapple, MD2 variety, flavor, natural aroma, GC/MS