Abstract:In order to investigate the flavor differences between warm-pressed and cold-pressed peanut protein powders, solid-phase microextraction (SPME) along with comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-offlight mass spectrometry (GC×GC-TOF-MS), followed by a flavoromics analysis was employed in this study. In cold-pressed peanut protein powder, 657 flavor components were identified, with the primary constituents being nitrogen-containing compounds (20.77%), alcohols (17.45%), hydrocarbons (14.39%), and aldehydes (10.20%), such as dimethyl disulfide, 1-hexanol, limonene, and phenylacetaldehyde, with 1-hexanol (ROAV=2 061.11) being identified as the dominant flavor component. The overall flavor profile of the cold-pressed sample was characterized by a fresh, sweet, and grassy aroma. In warm-pressed peanut protein powder, 680 flavor components were detected. The main constituents were hydrocarbons (30.85%), aldehydes (11.55%), alcohols (10.58%), and benzene ring compounds (10.40%), including S(-)-limonene, nonanal, and para-cymene. The warm-pressed sample exhibited a more complex flavor profile, combining sweet, grassy, fruity, and toasty notes. 2-Heptanone (ROAV=1 700.08) was identified as the primary flavor component, with 2,5-dimethylpyrazine serving as the main source of the toasty flavor. The results indicate that warm-pressed peanut protein powder has a richer and more diverse flavor than cold-pressed powder. From an industrial perspective, combining different peanut protein powders can help achieve optimized flavor profiles tailored to specific product requirements. This study provides valuable insights for distinguishing between these two types of peanut protein powders and their applications across various food industries.