Studies on the putrefaction of moromi-mash of sake.(part. 3)

Isolation of Substances Having the Disgusting Smell of sake derived from putrid moromi-mash.

Abstract

1. The substances, which cause the disgusting smell of sake from putrid moromi-mash, were separated as a volatile acid fraction.
2. In this fraction acetic acid and its ethylester were found in considerable amounts.
3. Other acids of higher boiling points were considered to be valeric, caproic or higher acid by their remarkable odour.