Carotenoid-Derived Flavor Precursors from Averrhoa carambola Fresh Fruit

The fruit of Averrhoa carambola L. (Oxalidaceae), commonly known as star fruit or carambola, is popular in tropical and subtropical regions. Carotenoid-derived components, mainly C13- and C15-norisoprenoids, contribute greatly to the flavor of star fruit. Previously reported norisoprenoids were tent...

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Main Authors: Xuchao Jia, Dan Yang, Yue Yang, Haihui Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/2/256