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Analysis of deoxynivalenol in beer
Mycotoxins, toxic secondary metabolites of several fungal species, represent food safety issue of high concern. Deoxynivaleno, the most abundant trichothecene mycotoxin, can be found worldwide as a contaminant of wheat, barley, maize and other cereals.
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Analysis of stobilurins in wheat grains using DART-TOFMS
Strobilurins, systemic pesticides originated from natural fungicidal derivatives, play an important role in control of various plant pathogens.
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Detection of Lycopene in Tomato Skin
A piece of tomato skin was placed in front of the DART® and the positive-ion mass spectrum was recorded.
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Detection of Oleocanthal in Freshly Pressed Exra-Virgin Olive Oil
We used DART to rapidly examine cooking oils for the presence of the compound oleocanthal, that has properties similar to the common anti-inflammatory drug, ibuprofen.
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Detection of Unstable Compound Released by Chopped Chives
The lachrymator released by chopped onions is reactive and unstable and is
therefore difficult to analyze by conventional mass spectrometry techniques. However, DART® was easily able to detect propanethial S-oxide when a freshly cut chive bulb was placed in front of the mass spectrometer.
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Direct analysis of caffeine in soft drinks and coffee and tea infusions
Analysis of caffeine in various foods and beverages is an important task for analytical laboratories, as its content is considered in assessment of product quality (coffee, cocoa beans and tea).
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Distribution of Capsaicin in Chili Peppers
We examined different parts of a hot pepper to determine which part of the pepper contains the highest concentration of capsaicin.
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Flavones and Flavor Components in Two Basil Leaf Chemotypes
DART can rapidly detect flavor components and antioxidants in herbs and spices and can be used to discriminate between different chemotypes.
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Instantaneous Detection of Opiates in Single Poppy Seeds
Single poppy seeds from different sources were analyzed independently in two different laboratories by using the DART®/AccuTOF™ combination.
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No-prep Analysis of Lipids in Cooking Oils and Detection of Adulterated Olive Oil
Analysis by HPLC is timeconsuming and requires solvents and consumables. DART provides a convenient alternative: no solvents are required and the analysis can be completed in seconds.
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