Pepper ( Capsicum spp.) is highly popular due to its unique flavor. However, there was limited research on the primary volatiles that influence the different flavors of fresh peppers. In this study, peppers with three aroma compound types denoted as “grassy,” “fruity,” and “no special aroma” (control) were analyzed using sensory evaluation combined with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) and gas chromatography–olfactometry (GC–O). Altogether, 393 volatiles were identified by GC–MS, and the main volatiles in peppers ( C. chi...
