Flavor Compounds in Food

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What are the two biosynthesis pathways involved in the formation of terpenoids in plants?

Mevalonate pathway (MVA) and methyl erithritol phosphate pathway (MEP)

What is the process by which lactones are formed from fatty acids?

Oxidation, chain reduction through β-oxidation, and cyclization

What is the Maillard reaction responsible for in the browning of food?

The formation of pigments (melanoidins) and volatile compounds (aromatic substances)

What type of flavor compounds are derived from the shikimate pathway?

Phenylpropanoids, such as 2-Phenylethanol, coumarin, and vanillin Signup and view all the answers

How do flavor compounds contribute to the overall flavor profile of food?

A single compound can dominate the flavor or a mixture of compounds can create the flavor impression Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of flavor compounds based on their biosynthesis routes?

Primary flavor compounds (e.g. terpenoids, lactones) and secondary flavor compounds (e.g. fatty acid degradation, Maillard reaction products) Signup and view all the answers

What reaction occurs when reducing sugars and amino acids are combined during cooking processes like roasting, baking, and deep-frying?

Maillard reaction Signup and view all the answers

What type of flavor compounds are derived from glucosinolates and are responsible for the pungent smell of garlic?

Alkenyl cysteine sulfoxides Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the compound responsible for the off-flavor in wine, also known as cork flavor?

Trichloranisole Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the browning of food that occurs during cooking and processing, resulting in the formation of new flavor compounds?

Maillard reaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for flavor compounds that are produced through biotechnological means, as opposed to being derived from natural sources?

Synthetic flavor compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using different scales in sensory tests?

To serve different purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of distillation in the extraction of flavor compounds?

To extract and analyze flavor compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of dilution series in identifying key flavor compounds?

To identify the most potent flavor compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of studying the impact of plant growth promoting bacteria on tomato flavor?

To understand the effect of PGPB on flavor compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using sensory evaluation in the analysis of flavor compounds?

To assess the total impression, taste, and other sensory attributes Signup and view all the answers

Flavor Compounds in Food

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