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%.