Application of Gas Chromatography in the Analysis of Flavour Compounds in Field Peas

Flavour compounds influence the taste and quality of foods both of which are very important criteria in food selection and consumer acceptance. Pulse legumes such as field peas are increasingly used in foods such as soup mixes, purees, bakery and other processed products (Heng et al., 2004). In some parts of the world, particularly in Western countries, the presence of off-flavours in peas can be an obstacle to their consumption.