Analysis of taste and aroma / edited by J.F. Jackson and H.F. Linskens.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jackson, J. F. (John F.), 1935-

Linskens, H. F. (Hans F.), 1921-

Series:

Molecular methods of plant analysis ; v. 21.

Molecular methods of plant analysis ; v. 21

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Taste--Molecular aspects.

Taste.

Smell--Molecular aspects.

Smell.

Plants--Analysis.

Plants.

Botanical chemistry.

Plants--analysis.

Medical Subjects:

Taste.

Smell.

Plants--analysis.

Physical Description:

xiii, 269 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2002]

Summary:

The series "Molecular Methods of Plant Analysis" launches the former 'Modern Methods' into the 'molecular' era with this volume on "Taste and Aroma." Analysis of the plant components interacting with these two senses, so important for the very survival of human beings and, in more recent times, the key to their enjoyment of life as well, is presented with examples of the use of molecular approaches. These include DNA microarrays, antisense technology and RNA gel blot analysis. Some recent advances in plant analysis technology embrace amongst others the use of electroantennography in the detection of physiologically important flower volatiles. An introductory chapter explains what we know about the molecular biology of human taste and aroma receptors, as this has implications for the analysis of plant components interacting with these receptors. As the first volume in the molecular series, this book lays the foundation for others to come.

Contents:

Molecular biology of taste and aroma receptors : implications for taste and aroma of plant products / J.F. Jackson

Use of DNA microarrays in the identification of genes involved in strawberry flavor formation / A. Aharoni and A.P. O'Connell

Testing for taste and flavour of beer / T. Yonezawa and T. Fushiki

Taste evaluation for peptides in protein hydrolysates from soybean and other plants / K. Maehashi and S. Arai

Hop aroma extraction and analysis / G. Lermusieau and S. Collin

Olfactometry and aroma extract dilution analysis of wines / V. Ferreira, R. López and M. Aznar

Analysis of volatile components of Citrus fruit essential oils / G. Ruberto

Aroma volatiles in fruits in which ethylene production is depressed by antisense technology / A.D. Bauchot, D.S. Mottram and P. John

Detection of physiologically active flower volatiles using gas chromatography coupled with electroantennography / F.P. Schiestl and F. Marion-Poll

Analysis of rhythmic emission of volatile compounds of rose flowers / J.P.F.G. Helsper, J.A. Davies and F.W.A. Verstappen

Odour intensity evaluation in GC-olfactometry by finger span method / P.X. Etiévant

Solid phase microextraction application in GC/olfactometry dilution analysis / K.D. Deibler, E.H. Lavin and T.E. Acree

RNA gel blot analysis to determine gene expression of floral scents / J. Boatright and N. Dudareva.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3540417532

OCLC:

47136730