Identification of differences in volatile components and mining of characteristic components in different parts of ginseng based on E-nose, GC-IMS and GC-MS

Key Points

• Unique volatile components were identified across different parts of ginseng, revealing significant differences.
• Using e-nose technology and gas chromatography methods, distinct profiles of 15 major compounds were analyzed.
• The analysis involved GC-IMS and GC-MS techniques to accurately capture volatile differences among ginseng parts.
• Findings support the potential for enhancing ginseng's therapeutic uses, emphasizing parts with distinctive aroma profiles.