Comparative Analysis of Characteristic Volatile Compounds in Five Types of Infant Nutrition Powders by HS-GC-IMS and GC-MS

This study employed the headspace-gas chromatography-ion migration spectrum (HS-GC-IMS) in conjunction with the gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS) technique for the assessment of the flavor quality of complementary food powder intended for infants and young children. A total of 62 volatile...

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Main Authors: Zhihua Yang, Jinjin Li, Xiaoming Guo
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/5/648
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Jinjin Li
Xiaoming Guo
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Xiaoming Guo
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description This study employed the headspace-gas chromatography-ion migration spectrum (HS-GC-IMS) in conjunction with the gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS) technique for the assessment of the flavor quality of complementary food powder intended for infants and young children. A total of 62 volatile compounds were identified, including aldehydes, esters, alcohols, ketones, pyrazines, and furans, among which aldehydes were the most abundant compounds. Based on the principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) models, infant nutritional powder (YYB) from different manufacturers could be clearly distinguished. Among them, 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 1, 2-dimethoxyethane, 2-isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine, and methyl butyrate were the four most critical differential volatiles. In addition, these differences were also manifested in changes in fatty acids. The reason for this phenomenon can be attributed to the difference in the proportion of raw materials used in nutrition powder, micronutrient content, and the packaging process. In conclusion, this study provides comprehensive information on the flavor quality of YYB, which can be used as a basis for quality control of YYB.
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spelling doaj.art-40d67370bc9f48f18f8c2195cad8aa6e2024-03-12T16:43:59ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582024-02-0113564810.3390/foods13050648Comparative Analysis of Characteristic Volatile Compounds in Five Types of Infant Nutrition Powders by HS-GC-IMS and GC-MSZhihua Yang0Jinjin Li1Xiaoming Guo2Shenzhen Institute of Standards and Technology, Shenzhen 518033, ChinaShenzhen Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Health, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Institute for Innovative Development of Food Industry, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, ChinaShenzhen Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Health, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Institute for Innovative Development of Food Industry, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, ChinaThis study employed the headspace-gas chromatography-ion migration spectrum (HS-GC-IMS) in conjunction with the gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS) technique for the assessment of the flavor quality of complementary food powder intended for infants and young children. A total of 62 volatile compounds were identified, including aldehydes, esters, alcohols, ketones, pyrazines, and furans, among which aldehydes were the most abundant compounds. Based on the principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) models, infant nutritional powder (YYB) from different manufacturers could be clearly distinguished. Among them, 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 1, 2-dimethoxyethane, 2-isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine, and methyl butyrate were the four most critical differential volatiles. In addition, these differences were also manifested in changes in fatty acids. The reason for this phenomenon can be attributed to the difference in the proportion of raw materials used in nutrition powder, micronutrient content, and the packaging process. In conclusion, this study provides comprehensive information on the flavor quality of YYB, which can be used as a basis for quality control of YYB.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/5/648infant nutritional powderHS-GC-IMSvolatile organic compoundsfatty acidsPLS-DA
spellingShingle Zhihua Yang
Jinjin Li
Xiaoming Guo
Comparative Analysis of Characteristic Volatile Compounds in Five Types of Infant Nutrition Powders by HS-GC-IMS and GC-MS
Foods
infant nutritional powder
HS-GC-IMS
volatile organic compounds
fatty acids
PLS-DA
title Comparative Analysis of Characteristic Volatile Compounds in Five Types of Infant Nutrition Powders by HS-GC-IMS and GC-MS
title_full Comparative Analysis of Characteristic Volatile Compounds in Five Types of Infant Nutrition Powders by HS-GC-IMS and GC-MS
title_fullStr Comparative Analysis of Characteristic Volatile Compounds in Five Types of Infant Nutrition Powders by HS-GC-IMS and GC-MS
title_full_unstemmed Comparative Analysis of Characteristic Volatile Compounds in Five Types of Infant Nutrition Powders by HS-GC-IMS and GC-MS
title_short Comparative Analysis of Characteristic Volatile Compounds in Five Types of Infant Nutrition Powders by HS-GC-IMS and GC-MS
title_sort comparative analysis of characteristic volatile compounds in five types of infant nutrition powders by hs gc ims and gc ms
topic infant nutritional powder
HS-GC-IMS
volatile organic compounds
fatty acids
PLS-DA
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/5/648
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