The volatile profiles and microbiota structures of the wheat Qus used as traditional fermentation starters of Chinese rice wine from Shaoxing region

Wheat Qu is used as a fermentation starter in Chinese rice wine brewing and plays important roles on the quality and flavor of the product. The aim of this study was to thoroughly investigate and compare ten traditional wheat Qus collected from different Chinese rice wine manufacturers in Shaoxing region in terms of their hydrolytic enzyme activities, volatile profiles and microbiota structures. Significant variation in the enzymatic activities...