Sensory-guided analysis of an aqueous-ethanolic extract of Mondia whitei indicated sweetness enhancing effects of 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (HMBA). Further sensory tests confirmed these findings at low concentrations (0.5mg/L). Higher concentrations did not show the desired effect, probably due to the strong coumarin-like flavor of HMBA. Similar to vanillin, the enhancement mainly results from a congruent flavor effect. Trials with nose clamps clearly reduced the observed effects. In a simple sugar reduced beverage application, however, HMBA was able to partly restore the sweetness of the beverage.
Model studies have been performed with individual citrus related aroma compounds such as citral, α-terpineol, α-terpinene, and others, in order to de-couple the complexity of citrus flavors. Degradation pathways and transformation rates have been determined for the most relevant compounds leading to the most prominent off-note compound p-methyl acetophenone. Citral is one of the main precursors. Catechins (flavan-3-ols) are often used as antioxidants for stabilization of flavor mixtures. The reactivity of catechins towards aldehydes is underestimated. In our study, we demonstrate the formation of covalent catechin–citral adducts – a reaction that might influence the aroma stability of citrus flavors in the presence of catechins. As a result, the freshness of citrus flavors and stability of key aroma-active substances can be improved, on the result of this study.
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