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    UHPLC-MS/MS-Based Metabolomics Identifies Freshness Biomarkers and Temporal Spoilage Threshold in Refrigerated Goose Meat

    by Wen Gao, Zhengfeng Cao, Qiang Bao, Qingping Tang, Zhu Bu, Guohong Chen, Bichun Li, Qi Xu

    The dynamic metabolic landscape underlying goose meat quality deterioration during refrigerated storage remains incompletely elucidated. Here, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS)-based widely targeted metabolomics was employed to characterize metabolic profiling in refrigerated goose meat. Orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) revealed 211 differential metabolites, while random forest regression (RFR) identified 30 candidate biomarkers. Seven metabolites, including xanthine, oxidized glutathione, and inosine 5′-monophosphate, exhibited significant correlations with total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N). By integrating potential biomarkers, metabolic pathways involving purines, amino acids, and sugars were identified as underlying mechanisms of goose meat spoilage. Notably, through comprehensive analysis of time-dependent correlations between physicochemical properties and metabolic profiles, a temporal threshold for quality deterioration in refrigerated goose meat was identified as day 5. These findings deepen our understanding of metabolite variations in refrigerated goose meat and provide a basis for optimizing storage protocols. The identified biomarkers may enable rapid detection kits and smart packaging systems for poultry industry applications.