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Background The 11 + Myco MS-PREP ® immunoaffinity column (IAC) contains a gel suspension of monoclonal antibodies specific to the toxins of interest. Following sample extraction, the IAC is used for cleanup and concentration of mycotoxins prior to analysis by LC with tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS). Objective This ...
Background Due to its excellent acidifier, antioxidant, and preservative properties, citric acid is added to or is a constituent in a broad range of foods and beverages. Its measurement should be performed to assure the food quality specifications are met. Objective To validate the performance of the Enzytec™ Liquid Citric ...
Background Increasing restrictions for chemicals of concern in plastic packaging materials have created an urgent need to accurately detect and quantify these chemicals. Total fluorine measurements have been utilized to screen for highly scrutinized per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) in food packaging materials. ...
Background Infant formulas, and pediatric and adult nutritional products, are being fortified with bovine lactoferrin (bLF) due to its beneficial impacts on immune development and gut health. Lactoferrin supplementation into these products requires an analytical method to accurately quantify the concentrations of bLF to ...
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Sustainable Analytical Methodologies for Authenticating Agri-Food Products: Innovations in Green Analytical Chemistry
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Advances in Non-Targeted/Targeted methods for Quality Assurance of Food and Botanical Dietary Supplements
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