Characterization of odor properties of human milk: Effect of inter-individual nutrient differences on key odor-active compounds and odor attributes

FOOD CHEMISTRY(2024)

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Abstract
Odor is an important indicator of human milk (HM) quality, with a proven function. Here, the effect of inter-individual nutrient differences on key odor-active compounds (OACs) and odor attributes of HM samples was investigated using flavor analysis techniques and correlation network analysis. A total of ninety-four OACs were identified from 30 HMs, of which 24 key OACs could represent the basic odor characteristics of HMs. Fat content was closely related to the amounts of OACs, with aldehydes being the most abundant species and having the highest correlation with fat content. Of them, nonanal and octanal were the most important OACs in HM, having both high flavor dilution factor (2 similar to 64, 4 similar to 128) and odor activity values (<1 similar to 37, 2 similar to 36) in most samples. Additionally, different pattern of synergism between key OACs contribute to each odor attribute of HM. These findings will provide insights for subsequent in-depth studies of HM flavor.
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Human milk,Nutrients,Key odor-active compounds,Odor attributes,Correlation network analysis
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