Chemical composition, sensory properties and application of Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum genus)

This review summarized the composition of volatile and nonvolatile compounds, the sensory mechanism and the application of Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum genus) as a spice and multifunctional food, such as antibacterial, inhibition of inflammation, and antioxidant among others. The aim is to provide a...

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Main Authors: Yue Jie, Shiming Li, Chi-Tang Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tsinghua University Press 2019-06-01
Series:Food Science and Human Wellness
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221345301930028X
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description This review summarized the composition of volatile and nonvolatile compounds, the sensory mechanism and the application of Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum genus) as a spice and multifunctional food, such as antibacterial, inhibition of inflammation, and antioxidant among others. The aim is to provide a better understanding and potential future in-depth research and application of Sichuan pepper. Keywords: Sichuan pepper, Zanthoxylum, Volatile flavor compounds, Pungent taste, Alkyl amides
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spelling doaj.art-84244eb2057147c09ae53c7d6b1262b32023-09-03T10:33:59ZengTsinghua University PressFood Science and Human Wellness2213-45302019-06-0182115125Chemical composition, sensory properties and application of Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum genus)Yue Jie0Shiming Li1Chi-Tang Ho2Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, 65 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USADepartment of Food Science, Rutgers University, 65 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USACorresponding author.; Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, 65 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USAThis review summarized the composition of volatile and nonvolatile compounds, the sensory mechanism and the application of Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum genus) as a spice and multifunctional food, such as antibacterial, inhibition of inflammation, and antioxidant among others. The aim is to provide a better understanding and potential future in-depth research and application of Sichuan pepper. Keywords: Sichuan pepper, Zanthoxylum, Volatile flavor compounds, Pungent taste, Alkyl amideshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221345301930028X
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Chemical composition, sensory properties and application of Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum genus)
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title Chemical composition, sensory properties and application of Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum genus)
title_full Chemical composition, sensory properties and application of Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum genus)
title_fullStr Chemical composition, sensory properties and application of Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum genus)
title_full_unstemmed Chemical composition, sensory properties and application of Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum genus)
title_short Chemical composition, sensory properties and application of Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum genus)
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