Authentication Using Volatile Composition: A Proof-of-Concept Study on the Volatile Profiles of Fourteen Queensland Ciders

Although relatively small, the Australian cider industry has experienced significant growth in recent years. One of current challenges is lack research specific to ciders. Establishing baseline volatile organic compound (VOC) profiles paramount developing a better understanding industry. This may ultimately be utilized for both categorization and authentication existing ciders, targeted modification volatiles development improvement quality. study gas chromatography, coupled with mass spectrometry, identify key VOCs present 14 ciders sourced from four different manufacturers Queensland, Australia. A total 40 were identified across variation depending on flavor manufacturer. Principal component analysis indicated that well-separated based manufacturer, supporting prospect using composition discriminate between manufacturers. Furthermore, hierarchical cluster highlighted commonalities differences manufacturers, which indicative varying ingredients manufacturing processes used create Future studies profiling larger numbers are recommended support use this analytical technique purposes. Likewise, exploration relationship fortify an how optimize production improve consumer satisfaction.