Volatile composition of Laetiporus sulphureus

International audienceLaetiporus sulphureus was investigated for volatile compounds by GC/MS. Twenty-six components were identified with major constituents being (Z)-3-methylcinnamaldehyde (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 probably to the disagreeable odour of L. sulphureus developed in maturation process