Analyzing the Effect of Microbial Consortia Fermentation on the Quality of HnB by Untargeted Metabolomics.

ABSTRACT: Fermentation has been identified as an effective strategy to alter the chemical makeup of tobacco, thereby enhancing its quality. The deliberate introduction of microorganisms can hasten the fermentation process. In this research, microbial consortia harvested from the tobacco surface were utilized to enhance the tobacco quality. This enhancement also elevated several sensory attributes of HnB cigarettes, such as aroma richness, moisture, strength, and reduced irritation, achieving a sensory quality rating of 84.5. This marks a notable improvement compared to the 82 rating of the original, unfermented cigarettes. Untargeted metabolomics analysis revealed a decrease in total polyphenols and unsaturated fatty acids, while the levels of polyacids, alcohols, ketones, furans, and other compound

SUBMITTER: Zou L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11485560 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature