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. 2024 Sep;104(12):7238-7248.
doi: 10.1002/jsfa.13545. Epub 2024 Apr 29.

Exploring the flavor changes in mung bean flour through Lactobacillus fermentation: insights from volatile compounds and non-targeted metabolomics analysis

Yuqi Xue  1 , Jie Chen  1   2 , Lei Wang  1 , Yuwen Wang  1 , Fei Xu  1
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Exploring the flavor changes in mung bean flour through Lactobacillus fermentation: insights from volatile compounds and non-targeted metabolomics analysis

Yuqi Xue et al. J Sci Food Agric. 2024 Sep.

Abstract

Background: Mung beans are highly nutritious but their leguminous flavor limits their development. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) fermentation can decrease unwanted bean flavors in legumes and enhance their flavor. This study examined the influence of Lactobacillus fermentation on the flavor characteristics of mung bean flour (MBF) using volatile compounds and non-targeted metabolomics.

Results: Lactobacillus plantarum LP90, Lactobacillus casei LC89, and Lactobacillus acidophilus LA85 eliminated 61.37%, 48.29%, and 43.73%, respectively, of the primary bean odor aldehydes from MBF. The relative odor activity value (ROAV) results showed that fermented mung bean flour (FMBF) included volatile chemicals that contributed to fruity, flowery, and milky aromas. These compounds included ethyl acetate, hexyl formate, 3-hydroxy-2-butanone, and 2,3-butanedione. The levels of amino acids with a fresh sweet flavor increased significantly by 93.89, 49.40, and 35.27% in LP90, LC89, and LA85, respectively. A total of 49 up-regulated and 13 down-regulated significantly differential metabolites were annotated, and ten metabolic pathways were screened for contributing to the flavor. The correlation between important volatile compounds and non-volatile substances relies on two primary metabolic pathways: the citric acid cycle pathway and the amino acid metabolic system.

Conclusion: The flavor of MBF was enhanced strongly by the process of Lactobacillus fermentation, with LP90 having the most notable impact. These results serve as a reference for identifying the flavor of FMBF. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.

Keywords: Lactobacillus fermentation; flavor characteristics; mung bean; non‐targeted metabolomics; volatile compounds.

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