Volatile composition of Laetiporus sulphureus

Laetiporus sulphureus was investigated for volatile compounds by GC/MS. Twe nty-six components were identified with major constituents being (Z)-3-meth ylcinnamaldehyde (27.5%), 2-phenylethanol (6.4%), benzaldehyde (4.0%) and N -phenylethylformamide (3.8%). Odorous aromatic derivatives represented 11.5 % of the volatile fraction. Observed sulphur derivatives contribute probabl y to the disagreeable odour of L. sulphureus developed in maturation proces s. (C) 2000 Adac / Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.