Advanced Spectrometric Techniques for Food Analysis
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2024) | Viewed by 1361
Special Issue Editor
Interests: health science; nutraceutical analysis; sustainable ingredients; food analysis
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Dear Colleagues,
"Advanced Spectrometric Techniques for Food Analysis" explores the application of cutting-edge spectrometric methods in food analysis, ensuring safety, quality, and authenticity. This field intersects several disciplines within Applied Sciences, primarily Chemistry & Materials Science and Engineering. Spectrometric techniques like UV–vis spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance offer a precise analysis of food composition, contaminants, and nutritional content.
In the Chemistry & Materials Science domain, these techniques are pivotal for understanding molecular structures, identifying chemical components, and detecting trace elements within food matrices. They facilitate quality control, verifying adherence to regulations and standards.
Within Engineering, spectrometric applications involve instrumentation development, data processing algorithms, and automation for high-throughput analysis. Computing and Artificial Intelligence play crucial roles in data interpretation and pattern recognition.
Furthermore, these advancements contribute to Food Science and Technology, ensuring product safety, authenticity, and nutritional value. From detecting allergens and toxins to assessing nutritional profiles, spectrometric techniques offer non-destructive, rapid analysis crucial for the food industry.
The interdisciplinary nature of this topic underscores its significance in addressing contemporary challenges in food safety, quality assurance, and consumer protection, making it a dynamic and evolving field within applied natural sciences.
Dr. Marisa Nicolai
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- spectrometric analysis
- food quality
- advanced technologies
- mass spectrometry
- UV–vis and/or infrared spectroscopy
- nuclear magnetic resonance
- food safety
- chemical composition
- engineering applications
- data interpretation
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