Food chemistry
Thyme polyphenols modulate myofibrillar protein-odorant interactions: Molecular mechanistic insights into mutton off-flavor release.
Xian Chen, Guangsen Fan, Wanying He, Peng Wang, Jingzhang Geng, Chunmei Gou, Ping Zhan, Honglei Tian
Published: 202610.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148048
Abstract
The characteristic flavor of mutton, commonly described as "muttony" or "goaty", limits consumer acceptance and market potential. This study evaluated the effects of four thyme phenolics, including gallic acid (GA), rosmarinic acid (RA), scutellarin…
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