Paper
Changes in the concentrations of acrylamide, selected odorants, and catechins caused by roasting of green tea.
Published Feb 26, 2008 · Y. Mizukami, Y. Sawai, Y. Yamaguchi
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
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Abstract
This research aims to optimize roasted green tea (Houjicha) processing by using roasting treatments to achieve acrylamide mitigation without compromising the quality. 2-Ethyl-3,5-dimethylpyrazine and 2-ethyl-3,6-dimethylpyrazine were identified as potent odorants by aroma extract dilution analysis. In preliminary sensory experiments, the desirable Houjicha flavor was produced in products roasted at 160 degrees C for 30 min and at 180 degrees C for 15 min. Under these conditions, potent odorants were formed at levels adequate for contributing to the Houjicha flavor. Acrylamide amounts in tea infusions were 2.0 and 4.0 microg/L by roasting at 160 degrees C for 30 min and at 180 degrees C for 15 min, respectively. Compared to roasting at 180 degrees C, the degradation of tea catechins was suppressed by roasting at 160 degrees C. Hence, roasting at 160 degrees C for is recommended for Houjicha processing for acrylamide mitigation, formation of potent odorants, and suppression of degradation of tea catechins.
Roasting green tea at 160 degrees C for 30 minutes reduces acrylamide levels and suppresses catechin degradation, resulting in a desirable Houjicha flavor without compromising quality.
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