Research Article

Metabolomic Biomarkers Differentiate Soy Sauce Freshness under Conditions of Accelerated Storage

Table 1

Initially trained panel sensory attributes for soy sauce (terms adopted from previous studies are cited).

TermDefinitionReference

Ashy [10]Dry, dusty, smoky aromatics associated with the residual of burnt productsAshes from burnt wood (from fireplace or outdoor fire pit)
Beefy/brothy [17]Aromatics associated with beef stock or bouillon cubesBouillon cubes rehydrated in water, and then, 20 mL was placed in a 58 mL lidded soufflé cup
Brown fruity/prune [14]A sweet, floral aromatic associated with prunesMariani brand prunes
Brown spice clove [10]Aromatics associated with nutmeg, clove, and cinnamonNutmeg, clove, and cinnamon
Caramel/sweet aromatic [10]Sweet aromatics associated with vanilla, vanillin, burnt sugar, caramel, and molassesVanilla extract, vanillin, burnt sugar, caramel, and molasses
Chemical [10]The aromatics associated with plastic and burnt plasticsClear PET bottle
Fruity ester [16]A sweet, floral aromatic blend of a variety of ripe fruitsJuicy juice Nestle all natural 100% kiwi strawberry ethyl hexanoate
Fruity fermented/beer/malty [10]A sour, sweet fermented aromatic associated with fermented fruit, beer, fruits, and malt225 mL amber sniff jar with 10 ppm of 2-ethyl-3-methylbutanal, grape nuts soaked in water and beer
Fruity/grapeA sweet aromatic associated with grape juiceWelch’s grape juice
MapleAromatic associated with maple syrupMaple syrup
Methional/potato [17]Aromatics associated with vegetable soup stock, bouillon cubes, or canned potatoes (methional)Bouillon cubes rehydrated in water, and then, 20 mL was placed in a 58 mL lidded soufflé cup or a 225 mL amber sniff jar with 10 ppm of methional or potato flakes
MushroomThe earthy aromatic associated with fresh mushrooms1-octen-3-one shiitake mushroom
Nutty/sesame [10]The nonspecific nutlike flavors that are characteristic of several different nuts, e.g., peanuts, hazelnuts, pecans, and almondsShamrock mixed crushed nuts or sesame seeds
OliveAromatic associated with green olivesGreen olives
Phenolic [18]Aromatic associated with phenol225 mL amber sniff jar with 10 ppm of phenol or Band-Aids
Pyrazine green/raw10Aromatic associated with pyrazine or raw peanuts225 mL amber sniff jar with 10 ppm of pyrazine
Smoky [10]A sweet, pungent, dry, and woody aroma/aromatic associated with smokeLiquid smoke with hickory barbecue flavor (Tone’s brand)
Sour aromatic/vinegar [10]Sour aromatic associated with acetic acid225 mL amber sniff jar with 10 ppm of acetic acid
Surimi (sweet aroma)Sweet aromatic associated with imitation crabImitation crab (Fisherman’s market)
Astringent mouthfeel [15]Chemical feeling factor on the tongue or oral cavity described as puckering or dryAlum (1% in water)
Mouth burn [15]Trigeminal pain response to the activation of neural receptors on the tongue and soft palateSoda water or ethanol
Sweet taste [15]Fundamental taste sensation elicited by sugarsSucrose (5% in water)
Sour taste [15]Fundamental taste sensation elicited by citric acidCitric acid (0.05% in water)
Salty taste [15]Fundamental taste sensation elicited by saltsSodium chloride (5% in water)
Bitter taste [15]Fundamental taste sensation elicited by caffeine and quinineCaffeine (0.05% in water)
Umami taste [15]Fundamental taste sensation elicited by certain peptides and nucleotidesMSG (1% in water)