(
unknown sugar like components were found to correlate positively
the highest VIP and correlated negatively to dryness although some
Fig. 3F). In addition, octanoic acid, pentanoic acid, decanoic acid,
and succinic acid were also correlated positively to dryness.
There is little information available on the components related
the dull aftertaste (
from the aftertaste model were amino acid positively correlating to
to aftertaste of sake. Interestingly, 13 of 25 components selected
Fig. 3G). Although amino acids have been
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considered to contribute to the body of sake, it can also increase
, unpleasant taste of sake when present in large amount.
Information on components related to pungent/smoothness
taste is also limited. Most of the selected components such as