Discrimination of five brands of instant vermicelli seasonings by HS-SPME/GC–MS and electronic nose

The flavor profile of five brands of instant vermicelli seasonings were identified by headspace solid-phase micro-extraction coupled with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS-SPME/GC–MS) and electronic nose (e-nose). GC–MS showed that the volatile compounds of instant vermicelli seasonings were significantly different. Alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones were the major volatile compounds in instant vermicelli seasonings. The seasonings could be classified based on differences in volatile compounds. The overall volatiles profiles were also analyzed by e-nose. E-nose determination and GC–MS statistical analysis had similar results. The volatile compounds showed good correlation with e-nose sensors according to partial least square regression models. Both methods had good potential application in evaluating flavor quality and differentiating among instant vermicelli seasonings.