Mass spectrometry imaging in food safety and authenticity: Overcoming challenges and exploring opportunities

IF 15.1 1区农林科学 Q1 FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Trends in Food Science & Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-21 DOI:10.1016/j.tifs.2024.104803

Sara Tortorella , Benjamin Bartels , Michele Suman , Ron M.A. Heeren , Laura Righetti

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Abstract

Background

The combination of molecular profiling capabilities and spatial information is accessible by mass spectrometry imaging (MSI), which has gained substantial importance over the last 20 years in the analytical community. The number of applications of MSI on food has increased remarkably in recent years, enabling us to visualize the spatial distributions for a wide range of chemical compounds in complex samples, such as fresh and processed food. Many endogenous food components and bioactive compounds have been successfully visualized in situ in cereals, fruits, vegetables and animal-based food. However, only limited data are available for MSI for food authenticity and safety.

Scope and approach

This review explores the current state and the potential unexplored benefits of MSI in food safety and authenticity, addressing the gaps and highlighting opportunities for further research and development.

Key findings and conclusions

MSI has tremendous potential to improve food safety and authenticity assessment by providing spatially resolved molecular information on contaminants, toxins, and adulterants in food products. Addressing research gaps related to sensitivity, quantitative analysis and integration with multi-omics approaches, is essential to realize the full benefits of MSI in food safety applications. MSI technology is expected to improve food safety control measures and advance our understanding of food system within a spatial context, providing essential spatial information that can subsequently be assessed with faster analytical techniques. This will ultimately contribute to improved human health and consumer confidence in the food supply chain.

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Trends in Food Science & Technology 工程技术-食品科技

CiteScore

32.50

自引率

2.60%

发文量

322

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Trends in Food Science & Technology is a prestigious international journal that specializes in peer-reviewed articles covering the latest advancements in technology, food science, and human nutrition. It serves as a bridge between specialized primary journals and general trade magazines, providing readable and scientifically rigorous reviews and commentaries on current research developments and their potential applications in the food industry. Unlike traditional journals, Trends in Food Science & Technology does not publish original research papers. Instead, it focuses on critical and comprehensive reviews to offer valuable insights for professionals in the field. By bringing together cutting-edge research and industry applications, this journal plays a vital role in disseminating knowledge and facilitating advancements in the food science and technology sector.