Solid-Phase Microextraction as a Promising Tool for the Determination of Volatile Organic Components in Vinegar

Author(s): Xiaoyue Ji [sup.1] Author Affiliations: (1) grid.410625.4, 0000 0001 2293 4910, Advanced Analysis & Testing Center, Nanjing Forestry University, , 210037, Nanjing, P. R. China Vinegar, an indispensable acidic [...]
Vinegar is a widely used acidic condiment in the world with wide varieties and different flavors. Aroma can be used as an important factor to measure the quality of vinegar and affect consumer acceptance. Volatile organic compounds provide different aroma characteristics of vinegar and have an important impact on the sensory quality. Solid-phase microextraction is an effective sample pretreatment technology which is widely used to determine volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in various matrices. In recent years, solid-phase microextraction has made rapid development in vinegar flavor analysis, quality control and production. This review focuses on the application of solid-phase microextraction in the determination of volatile organic compounds in vinegar in recent years.