Molecular Insight into the Sensory Profiles of Four Solid-State Fermented Rice Vinegars: A Flavoromics Approach

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The distinct sensory profiles of regional solid-state fermented rice vinegars are driven by 56 key odorants, such as pyrazines, and the synergistic modulation of taste and mouthfeel by non-volatile acids and amino acids. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Yuanyuan Zhu; Minhui Song; Yining Liu; Chenxiu Wu; Ke Wang; Zhen Yu; J Zhang; Yongjian Yu

doi:10.1016/j.lwt.2026.119549

May 1, 2026LWTOpen Access

Molecular Insight into the Sensory Profiles of Four Solid-State Fermented Rice Vinegars: A Flavoromics Approach

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Key Points

The aim is to explore and decode the sensory profiles of four types of fermented rice vinegars using flavoromics techniques.
Identified 56 key odorants associated with flavor profiles.
Examined non-volatile acids and amino acids for taste modulation.
Utilized chemometric models to differentiate vinegar styles.
Identified pyrazines as key contributors to the roasted flavor in one vinegar.
Found that non-volatile acids and amino acids worked together to enhance taste and mouthfeel.
Chemometric analyses revealed distinct markers that differentiate regional vinegar styles.

Implication

Flavoromics decodes sensory profiles in solid-state fermented rice vinegars, suggesting unique flavor characteristics.

Abstract

• Flavoromics decoded the sensory essence of four solid-state fermented rice vinegars. • 56 key odorants were identified, with pyrazines driving ZAV’s roasted profile. • Non-volatile acids and amino acids synergistically modulated taste and mouthfeel. • Chemometric models pinpointed markers differentiating regional vinegar styles.

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Zhu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Molecular Insight into the Sensory Profiles of Four Solid-State Fermented Rice Vinegars: A Flavoromics Approach

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