Enzymatic methods for the preparation of fragrant rapeseed oil: Effect of reducing sugars on flavor production using the Maillard reaction

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of different reducing sugars (glucose, fructose, and maltose) on quality and flavor during the enzymatic preparation of fragrant rapeseed oils (FROs) through Maillard reaction. The FROs was determined using sensory and physiochemical analyses. The fructose group had a reasonable fatty acid composition, lower acid value (1.28 mg/g), peroxide value (0.12 g/100g), moisture (0.08%), and benzo(a)pyrene content (1.43 μg/kg); higher total tocopherol content (597.78 mg/kg), sterol content (790.00 mg/kg), and sensory evaluation score (3.81 score); a sweeter nutty/toasted flavor and a weaker spicy flavor. The flavor was attributed to the presence of furfural, a sweet-tasting compound, and the nitrile content, which was responsible for the spicy flavor, was lower than that of traditional FROs, resulting in weaker spiciness. Overall, the results suggest that fructose is the best reducing sugar for enzymatic preparation of FROs, providing key directives for the industrial production of FROs.