Title: Effects of Cuticular Components and Plastid Pigments of Cured Tobacco Leaves on Aroma and Taste of Tobacco
Abstract: The relationship between aroma and taste of tobacco and contents of cuticular components and plastid pigments of cured tobacco leaves was studied by correlation analysis and path analysis.The results showed that the negative effect of lutein contents on aroma quality and taste of tobacco was significant;the full degradation of lutein in tobacco leaves during maturity stage in field or curing process will help to improve the aroma quality and taste of tobacco;contents of nephytadiene and trichome secretion significantly affected aroma quantity of tobacco,the former one showed a negative effect and the latter one showed a positive effect.Sufficient degradation of lutein in mature stages was favorable to improve aroma quality and taste of cured tobacco leaves.When nephytadiene content was in a suitable range and proportion of it and other aroma components was harmonious,cured tobacco leaves can release higher volume of aroma.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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