• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.55-59
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• 2001

To investigate the usefulness of Allium senescens as a aromatic edible plant, volatile flavor components and flavor pattern were analyzed. Essential oils of fresh and freeze dried Allium senescens were extracted by SDE(simultaneous steam distillation and extraction) method using diethyl ether as solvent. And their volatile flavor components were analyzed by gas chromatography(GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A total of 46 components, including 11 hydrocarbons, 9 aldehydes, 4 alcohols, 2 esters, 7 acids, 4 ketones and 9 sulfur containing compounds were identified in fresh Allium senescens. In freeze dried Allium senescens, 8 hydrocarbons, 5 aldehydes, 3 alcohols, 5 esters, 2 acids, 3 ketones and 4 sulfur containing compounds were identified. Volatile flavor patterns of Chinese chive and Allium senescens were compared using electronic nose. The score of first principal component was significantly different in Allium senescens and Chinese chive.