Aroma volatile compounds profile of melon (Cucumis melo L.) cv. Gama Melon Parfum

Abstract

Aromatic volatile compound from melon (Cucumis melo L.) cv. Gama Melon Parfum (GMP) has not been identified. The purpose of this study is to identify aromatic volatile profile and measure the key pleasant aroma of GMP melon. Sample was taken from garden then store at temperature-20°C. The volatile compounds was extracted by cold maseration method, then concentrated using vigregous column. Volatile extract was analysed using GC-MSOlfactometry. The result showed that some identified aromatic volatile compounds consisted of 3 alcohols, 3 esters, 1 ketone and 1 hydrocarbon. Interestingly, the key aroma characteristics of GMP melon was influenced by 3-penten-2-ol, hexyl acetate and 3-hydroxy 2-butanone.