The traceability of palm oil to determine its geographical origins within the palm oil supply
chains is of importance to ensure quality and sustainable production. The current traceability …

Vibrational spectroscopic techniques, infrared (near, mid, far) and Raman that are based on
the continuous vibrational motion of the atoms in the corresponding bonds of the …

The authentication and traceability of hazelnuts is very important for both the consumer and
the food industry, to safeguard the protected varieties and the food quality. This study …

Variation in methylxanthines (theobromine and caffeine) and flavanols (catechin and
epicatechin) was studied in a large set of cocoa powders (covering different origins …

The fraudulent miss-description on food product labels regarding origin or composition is a
widespread problem. In this work, a metabolomic approach based on the use of ultra-high …

A combination of micro-FTIR hyperspectral imaging and chemometrics is proposed to better
understand biochemical changes in olive fruit during the ripening process without the need …

Classification of hazelnuts as per their varieties is traditionally made based on subjective
phenotypic observations. However, various factors easily affect these observations …

Olive pomace, a wet semi-solid paste that remains after olive oil extraction, is a major waste
of the process and its recovery is mandatory due to its phytotoxicity when rejected directly …

Infrared (IR) spectroscopy followed by the employment of multivariate chemometric
techniques has been widely used for foodstuffs and beverage authenticity and traceability …

In the brewing industry, identification of quality crops that provide unique organoleptic
properties to beer flavor (aroma, taste) are of critical importance. Hops represent a key …