FU Daohao, WANG Zhenyong, LI Ze, QIU Lei
This study developed a whisky-making process using tartary buckwheat as the raw material and optimized the process.Optimization of tartary buckwheat gelatinization and liquefaction process:Through single-factor and orthogonal experimental designs,the optimal conditions for gelatinization and liquefaction were determined:thermostable amylase 16 U/g,thermostable cellulase 4 U/g,solid-to-water ratio 1∶6(g/mL),temperature 96 ℃,time 30 min.Under these conditions,the dextrose equivalent(ED) value of the liquefied mash reached 18.3%.The optimized saccharification conditions were:α-amylase 75 U/g,pullulanase 60 U/g,protease 50 U/g,tartary buckwheat addition ratio 30%,saccharification time 60 min.The resulting wort contained 11.85% reducing sugars and 203.5 mg/L α-amino nitrogen. Using Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry(HS-SPME-GC-MS),46 volatile compounds were detected in the heart cut of the tartary buckwheat whisky.Among these,12 compounds had odor activity values(VOA)>1,such as ethyl decanoate(VOA=251),isoamyl octanoate(VOA=36),and ethyl hexanoate(VOA=34).After aging for 2 months in pottery jars with oak chips,the spirit acquired a light caramel hue,retained the aroma of tartary buckwheat ,and its aroma exhibited increased complexity and a more layered profile.