Volatile Flavor and Aroma Components of Pineapple Ill. The Sulfur‐Containing Components

SUMMARY Methyl β‐methylthiopropionate and ethyl β‐methylthiopropionate were isolated and identified from pineapple flavor concentrate. These are the major volatile sulfur‐containing compounds present. Also detected were two minor sulfur‐containing compounds. The total volatile sulfur content of pineapple flavor concentrate was found to be 0.4–1.0% (13–32 ppb based on whole pineapple).