Storage is essential in improving the quality of strong-flavor baijiu (SFB). Here, we investigated the release behaviors of metals from containers into SFB and their effects on the evolution of aroma compounds during storage. Twenty-six metals were identified in SFB samples. The concentrations of Na, K, Ca, Mg, Al, and Fe obviously increased after storing in pottery jar, whereas those of Fe and Cu greatly increased after storing in stainless-steel vessel. The volatility of most esters, alcohols, ketone, furan, and aldehyde decreased, whereas that of most acids increased after adding the metal ions into fresh SFB. The fluorescence intensity of SFB decreased with increased aging time in pottery jar, whereas the fluorescence intensity of acids was quenched with adding Fe 3+ and Cu 2+ . All these results suggested that some metals released from containers had binding affinities with acids, thereby reducing SFB organoleptic stimulation by forming metal-aroma compound complexes during storage. K E Y W O R D S aroma compounds, metals, storage, strong-flavor baijiu | 1905 HUANG et Al.affect the taste and smell of baijiu. Xiong, Xiang, and Zhao (2013) reported that Ca, Fe, Mg, and Cu released from pottery jar into baijiu improved the soft mellow and harmonious mouthfeel. However, the relationship between metals and flavor compounds of SFB, which is closely related to SFB quality, remains unclear because the flavor compounds are too complex.
Metals play an important role in modulating sensory attributes
S U PP O RTI N G I N FO R M ATI O NAdditional supporting information may be found online in the Supporting Information section. Effects of metals released in strong-flavor baijiu on the evolution of aroma compounds during storage. Food Sci