Exploring the Lipids Involved in the Formation of Characteristic Lactones in Japanese Black Cattle

The meat from Japanese Black cattle (Japanese Wagyu) is finely marbled and exhibits a rich and sweet aroma known as Wagyu beef aroma. To clarify the key metabolites involved in the aroma, we analyzed the correlation between lactone and lipid composition in Japanese Black cattle. Using gas chromatogr...

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Main Authors: Shuji Ueda, Ryo Sasaki, Rio Nakabayashi, Minoru Yamanoue, Yasuhito Sirai, Eiji Iwamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Metabolites
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/11/4/203