Comparison of lignin degradation and flavor compound formation in roasted tobacco by two <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> strains.

ABSTRACT: Two strains of Bacillus subtilis designated YY-10 and BY-2, were isolated from the surface of tobacco and found to be capable of significant lignin degradation. The predominant lignin-degrading enzymes produced by these strains were lignin peroxidase (LiP) and manganese peroxidase (MnP), respectively. A notable distinction was observed in the organoleptic evaluation and volatile flavor compounds, as determined by sensory evaluation and GC-MS analysis. The content of volatile flavor compounds, such as geranylacetone, meglumine trienone B, and meglumine trienone C, was found to be significantly increased in roasted tobacco treated with YY-10. This treatment has been shown to reduce the astringent flavor of the roasted tobacco and improve the aroma, which in turn could improve the qual

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11801416 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature