Sesame flavour baijiu: a review

摘要

Sesame flavour baijiu is an important style of Chinese liquor (Baijiu). However, the characteristic flavour substances of sesame flavour baijiu and associated microbial metabolic mechanisms are unclear. In recent years, research on sesame flavour baijiu has grown. This review focuses on current studies on the brewing process, the diversity of microorganisms involved in fermentation and the important aroma compounds in sesame flavour baijiu. This review will be helpful in understanding the brewing process of sesame flavour baijiu, but also in highlighting measures for improving quality. © 2020 The Institute of Brewing & Distilling