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To investigate the effects of autoclaving on the flavor of fresh ginseng, electronic nose (E-nose), headspace\u2013gas chromatography\u2013ion mobility spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS) and headspace\u2013solid phase microextraction\u2013gas chromatography\u2013mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS) were employed to characterize the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in autoclaved ginseng (AG) and fresh ginseng (FG). The results of E-nose detection revealed significant differences in the volatile components between AG and FG, with AG containing more abundant short-chain alkanes such as methane, organic sulfides and aromatic components. A total of 81 VOCs, mainly aldehydes, alcohols and esters, were qualitatively identified by GC-IMS. GC-MS analysis identified 1103 VOCs, among which 181 volatile components showed a downward trend and 72 exhibited an upward trend after the autoclaving process. Notably, terpenoids, esters and ketones exhibited significant differences in composition and abundance between FG and AG. 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