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In this study, headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled with comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography\u2013time-of-flight mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC\u00d7GC\u2013ToFMS) was employed to qualitatively identify and semi-quantitatively analyze volatile metabolites in seven Shubat samples collected from four regions of Kazakhstan. Of the 372 volatile organic compounds initially detected, 202 were retained after screening, predominantly comprising esters, acids, alcohols, ketones, and aldehydes. Esters, acids, and alcohol were found to be the most abundant categories. Diversity analyses (\u03b1 and \u03b2) revealed substantial variation across regions, likely influenced by Shubat\u2019s rich and region-specific microbiome. An UpSet analysis demonstrated that 75 volatile compounds were shared among all samples, accounting for over 87% of the total volatile content, indicating a chemically stable core. 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