Effect of processing on aroma intensity and odor characteristic of Shuixian (Camellia sinensis) tea.

ABSTRACT: Processing is extremely important for the formation of aroma characteristic of tea leaves. In this study, the effects of processing on the content of volatile compounds, aroma intensity and odor characteristic of Shuixian tea were analyzed. The results showed that the content of volatile compounds in Shuixian tea increased significantly after processing, among which terpenoids and esters were the highest. There were 18 key compounds constituting the aroma characteristics of Shuixian tea, among which geraniol and nerol were the most important compounds, which contributed 96.28% to the aroma of Shuixian tea. The odor characteristics of Shuixian tea were mainly floral and fruity and the contribution of floral mainly came from geraniol, while fruity mainly came from nerol. Geraniol and nerol c

SUBMITTER: Ye J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10039254 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature