Analysis of Volatile Components of the Peel of Different Lemon Cultivars
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The volatile components of the peel of different lemon cultivars obtained from Dehong (Yunnan Province, China) were analyzed using GC-MS. The components and relative contents were compared.The results indicated that, total 23, 20 and 27 components were detected from Femminello, YN“1”and Allen Eureka, respectively. Hydrocarbon, aldehydes, alcohols, esters and ketones were common volatile components of 3 lemon cultivars.Different types of alkenes are the main compoments of lemon fruit, in which the major characteristic aromatic component are limonene, followed by β-Pinene and γ-Terpinene.The volatile components of contents and categories detected in Allen Eureka were found to be higher than Femminello and YN“1”.
