Sensory acceptance and biological implications of volatile compounds in Mexican soybean germplasm

Introduction: The growing demand for healthy foods has increased interest in soybean products due to their high protein content and bioactive compounds. However, consumer acceptance of these products is limited by undesirable flavors, largely attributed to lipoxygenase activity. Objective: Identify...

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Main Authors: Mónica López-Fernández, Octelina Castillo-Ruíz, Benjamín Abraham Ayil-Gutiérrez, Homar Rene Gill-Langarica
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Published: Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nutrición 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.alanrevista.org/ediciones/2025/2/art-2/
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author Mónica López-Fernández
Octelina Castillo-Ruíz
Benjamín Abraham Ayil-Gutiérrez
Homar Rene Gill-Langarica
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description Introduction: The growing demand for healthy foods has increased interest in soybean products due to their high protein content and bioactive compounds. However, consumer acceptance of these products is limited by undesirable flavors, largely attributed to lipoxygenase activity. Objective: Identify the volatile compounds responsible for off-flavors in beverages derived from Mexican soybean germplasm and analyze their impact on both sensory attributes and the plant’s biological characteristics. Materials and methods: Beverages from eleven Mexican soybean varieties with normal lipoxygenase activity, two Japanese lipoxygenase-free materials, and one commercial beverage were evaluated. Sensory tests were conducted with untrained panelists, and volatile compounds were identified through gas chromatography. Results: Sensory analysis revealed significant differences in taste, appearance, and overall acceptance. Huasteca 200, though not lipoxygenase-free, stood out for its high sensory acceptance. Gas chromatography revealed variations in volatile compounds, such as hexanal and 1-octen-3- ol, associated with bitter flavors and biological traits like pest resistance. Conclusions: Huasteca 200 proved to be a promising variety for genetic improvement programs due to its favorable sensory profile. Volatile compounds such as hexanal and 1-octen-3-ol play a critical role in flavor perception and reflect important biological aspects. These findings underscore the potential of genetic selection to optimize both sensory quality and biological resistance in future Mexican soybean varieties.
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spelling doaj-art-6e8e6622d78d403daf77186e0787b6f82025-08-22T15:48:05ZengSociedad Latinoamericana de NutriciónArchivos Latinoamericanos de Nutrición0004-06222309-58062025-06-01752879610.37527/2025.75.2.002Sensory acceptance and biological implications of volatile compounds in Mexican soybean germplasmMónica López-Fernández0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3921-4335Octelina Castillo-Ruíz1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9566-3584Benjamín Abraham Ayil-Gutiérrez2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3350-4056Homar Rene Gill-Langarica3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3357-2940Laboratorio de Biotecnología Vegetal, Centro de Biotecnología Genómica, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Reynosa, MéxicoUnidad Académica Multidisciplinaria Reynosa Aztlán. Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, Reynosa, MéxicoLaboratorio de Biotecnología Vegetal, Centro de Biotecnología Genómica, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Reynosa, MéxicoLaboratorio de Biotecnología Vegetal, Centro de Biotecnología Genómica, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Reynosa, MéxicoIntroduction: The growing demand for healthy foods has increased interest in soybean products due to their high protein content and bioactive compounds. However, consumer acceptance of these products is limited by undesirable flavors, largely attributed to lipoxygenase activity. Objective: Identify the volatile compounds responsible for off-flavors in beverages derived from Mexican soybean germplasm and analyze their impact on both sensory attributes and the plant’s biological characteristics. Materials and methods: Beverages from eleven Mexican soybean varieties with normal lipoxygenase activity, two Japanese lipoxygenase-free materials, and one commercial beverage were evaluated. Sensory tests were conducted with untrained panelists, and volatile compounds were identified through gas chromatography. Results: Sensory analysis revealed significant differences in taste, appearance, and overall acceptance. Huasteca 200, though not lipoxygenase-free, stood out for its high sensory acceptance. Gas chromatography revealed variations in volatile compounds, such as hexanal and 1-octen-3- ol, associated with bitter flavors and biological traits like pest resistance. Conclusions: Huasteca 200 proved to be a promising variety for genetic improvement programs due to its favorable sensory profile. Volatile compounds such as hexanal and 1-octen-3-ol play a critical role in flavor perception and reflect important biological aspects. These findings underscore the potential of genetic selection to optimize both sensory quality and biological resistance in future Mexican soybean varieties.https://www.alanrevista.org/ediciones/2025/2/art-2/volatile compoundsbeany flavorlipoxygenase
spellingShingle Mónica López-Fernández
Octelina Castillo-Ruíz
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Sensory acceptance and biological implications of volatile compounds in Mexican soybean germplasm
Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutrición
volatile compounds
beany flavor
lipoxygenase
title Sensory acceptance and biological implications of volatile compounds in Mexican soybean germplasm
title_full Sensory acceptance and biological implications of volatile compounds in Mexican soybean germplasm
title_fullStr Sensory acceptance and biological implications of volatile compounds in Mexican soybean germplasm
title_full_unstemmed Sensory acceptance and biological implications of volatile compounds in Mexican soybean germplasm
title_short Sensory acceptance and biological implications of volatile compounds in Mexican soybean germplasm
title_sort sensory acceptance and biological implications of volatile compounds in mexican soybean germplasm
topic volatile compounds
beany flavor
lipoxygenase
url https://www.alanrevista.org/ediciones/2025/2/art-2/
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