Review

Investigation of volatile organic compound (VOC) profile change in foods under different conditions

Volume: 3 Number: 1 March 28, 2025
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Investigation of volatile organic compound (VOC) profile change in foods under different conditions

Abstract

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are widely used in numerous sectors, making the detection of VOCs an important and comprehensive topic of research. Foods naturally release VOCs that have a distinctive and unique characteristic, similar to a fingerprint. The VOC composition released by foods significantly affects both aroma and taste, hence playing a vital influence in customer preferences. Although GC-MS and PTR-MS have historically been the main methods for analyzing VOCs, other techniques such as sensors and e-noses have developed as alternate options for VOC detection in recent times. VOC sensors are being employed in intelligent packaging systems to monitor the shelf life of products and detect indicators of spoiling. From a novel perspective, the analysis of VOCs has provided insight into the cooking process, which is a crucial activity in the food industry. The cooking process is highly customizable, depending on factors such as ingredients, quantity, techniques, and parameters. The complicated composition of VOCs and the chemical processes that occur in food, particularly the Maillard reaction, have been taken into consideration. The objective of this study is to thoroughly examine the creation of VOCs during the process of cooking. The study attempts to understand the specific mechanisms that lead to the production of VOCs, taking into account aspects such as the composition of recipe, cooking methods, and process parameters. Although the outcomes have been variable, and there is a possibility that integrating VOC sensors with advanced image processing and artificial intelligence technologies might facilitate the monitoring and automated termination of the cooking process.

Keywords

Supporting Institution

Beko Corporate

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Food Engineering, Food Chemistry and Food Sensory Science

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

March 28, 2025

Submission Date

August 6, 2024

Acceptance Date

September 23, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 3 Number: 1

APA
Kumkapu, M., Ercan, E., Kalkavan, D., Çavuşoğlu Kaplan, G., & Erdem Şahnali, F. (2025). Investigation of volatile organic compound (VOC) profile change in foods under different conditions. ITU Journal of Food Science and Technology, 3(1), 11-26. https://izlik.org/JA86SJ76XK
AMA
1.Kumkapu M, Ercan E, Kalkavan D, Çavuşoğlu Kaplan G, Erdem Şahnali F. Investigation of volatile organic compound (VOC) profile change in foods under different conditions. ITU Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2025;3(1):11-26. https://izlik.org/JA86SJ76XK
Chicago
Kumkapu, Muazzez, Ece Ercan, Deryanur Kalkavan, Gönül Çavuşoğlu Kaplan, and Funda Erdem Şahnali. 2025. “Investigation of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Profile Change in Foods under Different Conditions”. ITU Journal of Food Science and Technology 3 (1): 11-26. https://izlik.org/JA86SJ76XK.
EndNote
Kumkapu M, Ercan E, Kalkavan D, Çavuşoğlu Kaplan G, Erdem Şahnali F (March 1, 2025) Investigation of volatile organic compound (VOC) profile change in foods under different conditions. ITU Journal of Food Science and Technology 3 1 11–26.
IEEE
[1]M. Kumkapu, E. Ercan, D. Kalkavan, G. Çavuşoğlu Kaplan, and F. Erdem Şahnali, “Investigation of volatile organic compound (VOC) profile change in foods under different conditions”, ITU Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 11–26, Mar. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA86SJ76XK
ISNAD
Kumkapu, Muazzez - Ercan, Ece - Kalkavan, Deryanur - Çavuşoğlu Kaplan, Gönül - Erdem Şahnali, Funda. “Investigation of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Profile Change in Foods under Different Conditions”. ITU Journal of Food Science and Technology 3/1 (March 1, 2025): 11-26. https://izlik.org/JA86SJ76XK.
JAMA
1.Kumkapu M, Ercan E, Kalkavan D, Çavuşoğlu Kaplan G, Erdem Şahnali F. Investigation of volatile organic compound (VOC) profile change in foods under different conditions. ITU Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2025;3:11–26.
MLA
Kumkapu, Muazzez, et al. “Investigation of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Profile Change in Foods under Different Conditions”. ITU Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol. 3, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 11-26, https://izlik.org/JA86SJ76XK.
Vancouver
1.Muazzez Kumkapu, Ece Ercan, Deryanur Kalkavan, Gönül Çavuşoğlu Kaplan, Funda Erdem Şahnali. Investigation of volatile organic compound (VOC) profile change in foods under different conditions. ITU Journal of Food Science and Technology [Internet]. 2025 Mar. 1;3(1):11-26. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA86SJ76XK