Table 3. Volatile compounds identified by E-nose based on Kovats index on ‘Ganjang’ prepared from ‘Meju’ with different materials
Retention time (sec) | Possible matchingcompounds | Odor properties | Odor intensity1) |
DB5 | DB1701 |
- | 34.17 | Isopropyl acetate | Fruity odor | R>B>D |
40.44 | - | Propanoic acid | Pungent | R |
22.02 | - | 1-Propanol | Mild, alcohol-like | R>D>B |
26.73 | - | Ethyl acetate | Sweet smell | R |
36.11 | - | tert-Butyl acetate | Fruity | R |
- | 24.33 | 2-Methyl-2-propanol | Camphorous | R>D |
- | 23.52 | 2-Methylpropanal | Wet cereal or straw | R>D>B |
- | 44.49 | Pyrazine | Roasted products | R |
- | 38.66 | Propyl acetate | Mild, fruity | R>B>D |
- | 37.59 | Ethyl propanoate | Pineapple-like odor | R>B>D |
- | 29.71 | Butanal | Pungent, aldehyde odor | R>B |
- | 21.61 | Dimethyl sulfide | Cabbage, sulfurous | R>B>D |
27.86 | - | Acetic acid | Pungent/vinegar | R>B |
56.00 | - | Dibutyl ether | Fruity | B>R>D |
D, ‘Ganjang’ using ‘Meju’ with ‘Daewon’ bean; B, ‘Ganjang’ using ‘Meju’ with ‘Buseoktae’; R, ‘Ganjang’ using ‘Meju’ added with ‘Buseoktae’ and roasted rice 30%.