Aroma Components in Sun-Cured Tobacco from Different Production Areas and Its Application in E-Cigarettes
In order to clarify the influence of aroma components of sun-cured tobacco from different production areas on e-cigarette flavoring,6 sun-cured tobacco samples from Yunnan and Northeast China were extracted into essential oil,and the aroma components in the essential oils were analyzed by GC-MS.At the same time,e-cigarette flavoring experiments and smoking evaluations were conducted.The results showed that there were significant differences in the aroma components of sun-cured tobacco in different production areas.The alcohol and ketone components in Yunnan sun-cured tobacco are significantly higher than those in Northeast China sun-cured tobacco,while the content of aldehydes and acids in Yunnan sun-cured tobacco were significantly lower than that in Northeast China sun-cured tobacco.The sensory evaluation showed that the aroma of Yunnan sun-cured tobacco was delicate and sweet,with the typical aroma characteristics of sun-cured tobacco,as well as some characteristics of flue-cured tobacco and sweet flavor.The aroma intensity and explosive power of Northeast China sun-cured tobacco were relatively high,with significant characteristics of sun-tobacco aroma and green aroma.Their smoke fineness and richness were slightly lower than those of Yunnan sun-cured tobacco.The analysis of aroma components is consistent with the sensory evaluation results of e-cigarette,which can provide a theoretical basis for in-depth research on the style characteristics of sun-cured tobacco in different production areas and the formulation of e-cigarette oil.
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