Elnora Abdullajeva, Elena Hakme, Lene Duedahl-Olesen
{"title":"Formation of acrylamide in commercially available plant-based meat alternatives during domestic cooking.","authors":"Elnora Abdullajeva, Elena Hakme, Lene Duedahl-Olesen","doi":"10.1080/19440049.2025.2450214","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19440049.2025.2450214","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The formation and occurrence of acrylamide in carbohydrate-rich foods has been extensively studied over the course of the past few decades. However, the emergence of plant-based meat alternatives presents a new challenge in this field. The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of acrylamide in commercially available plant-based meat alternatives before and after heat treatment. Trace levels of acrylamide were detected in all samples before heat-treatment, while the concentrations increased in 11 samples out of 16 after heat-treatment. The highest concentration of acrylamide increased from 65.7 ± 6.6 µg kg<sup>-1</sup> before to 119 ± 12 µg kg<sup>-1</sup> after heat-treatment. Principal component analysis (PCA) indicated that besides macronutrient composition, the use of additives and processing techniques have a strong influence on acrylamide formation in plant-based meat alternatives. The latter was supported by the analysis of self-made meat alternative models that were prepared using only the base ingredients.</p>","PeriodicalId":12295,"journal":{"name":"Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment","volume":" ","pages":"326-341"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143002932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Harriet Jane R Caleja-Ballesteros, Joel I Ballesteros
{"title":"A rapid and high-throughput fraud detection method of Philippine coconut wine (<i>lambanog</i>) using <sup>1</sup>H qNMR spectroscopy.","authors":"Harriet Jane R Caleja-Ballesteros, Joel I Ballesteros","doi":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2435327","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2435327","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Methanol contamination of the Philippine coconut spirit <i>lambanog</i> (often called coconut wine) is the major cause of <i>lambanog</i>-related deaths in the country. Hence, a strict quality control and detection method must be established for methanol in tandem with ethanol analysis. In this study, a quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (qNMR) method using <sup>1</sup>H analysis was developed to quantify the methanol and ethanol in 26 <i>lambanog</i> samples collected from four different provinces in Luzon, Philippines. A certified qNMR standard was used as an internal standard for the <sup>1</sup>H NMR analyses to increase the accuracy of the measurements. The calculated limit of detection and limit of quantification of methanol with values of 0.076%(v/v) and 0.25%(v/v), respectively, were sufficiently low and allow the monitoring of methanol within the acceptable safety level. Moreover, the results of methanol and ethanol analysis using the proposed method were in good agreement with those obtained from GC-FID analysis which is the conventional method for alcohol analysis. In contrast to GC-FID, the qNMR method for simultaneous alcohol analysis can provide results in a shorter period. The results of this study show the potential of the qNMR method to be used as an alternative analytical method which widens the range of analytical possibilities to detect methanol in <i>lambanog</i> samples for the safety of the consumers.</p>","PeriodicalId":12295,"journal":{"name":"Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment","volume":" ","pages":"159-168"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142799988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fluorescence immunochromatographic assay for deoxynivalenol using immunomagnetic bead purification.","authors":"Jialin Zhang, Licai Ma, Kai Wen, Xiaolin Hou","doi":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2447042","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2447042","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Deoxynivalenol (DON) contaminates various complex matrices, necessitating straightforward, effective cleanup and precise detection methods. This study employed immunomagnetic beads for sample purification and utilized a competitive time-resolved fluoro-immuno-chromatographic assay to achieve quantitative detection of DON in corn and its by-products. The limits of detection and quantification were 104 μg/kg and 243 μg/kg, respectively. Significant cross-reactivity was absent with most common toxins, except for 3-acetyl-deoxynivalenol, which exhibited a cross-reaction rate of 3167%. The recovery rates ranged from 86% to 117%, with coefficients of variation between 6.9% and 9.5%. The correlation coefficient with HPLC was 0.977. This method is rapid, accurate, and requires no large-scale equipment, facilitating on-site detection directly.</p>","PeriodicalId":12295,"journal":{"name":"Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment","volume":" ","pages":"249-258"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142947086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Determination of oxyphenisatine and its total ester derivatives content in fermented green plum by ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.","authors":"Zhihua Zhang, Zhanqiang Hu, Baolin Xia","doi":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2446709","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2446709","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Illegal additives such as oxyphenisatine and its esters are prevalent in the slimming food industry, necessitating a robust analytical method for their detection. This study presents a novel UPLC-MS/MS method for the rapid and accurate quantification of total oxyphenisatine levels in fermented green plum, following hydrolysis of its esters. An efficient ultrasonic extraction with a methanol and 0.1 mol/L NaOH mixture (5:5, <i>v/v</i>) was optimised to hydrolyse esters to oxyphenisatine within 18 min. Chromatographic separation was conducted on a C18 column (Waters Acquity UPLC BEH, 2.1 × 100 mm, 1.7 μm) with a mobile phase of 5 mmol/L ammonium acetate and acetonitrile under gradient elution at a flow rate of 0.3 mL/min. The method demonstrated linearity (<i>r</i><sup>2</sup> > 0.999) over 0.1-500 µg/L, with a LOD of 10 µg/kg and LOQ of 30 µg/kg. Quantitative analysis employed positive ion multi-response monitoring and external standardisation, achieving recoveries of 92.4-97.0% and RSDs of 2.9-4.1%. Application to ten real samples gave a 90% detection rate, with measured values closely aligning with theoretical predictions (-11.3 to 13.2% relative difference) and oxyphenisatine content ranging from 159 µg/kg to 452 mg/kg. This UPLC-MS/MS method provides a reliable and efficient tool for monitoring the presence of oxyphenisatine and its derivatives in the context of food safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":12295,"journal":{"name":"Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment","volume":" ","pages":"169-179"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142947158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sara J Lupton, David J Smith, Erin B Howey, Ann S Predgen, Carrie E Schmidt, Eric Scholljegerdes, Shanna Ivey, Emilio Esteban, John J Johnston
{"title":"Tissue histology and depuration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from dairy cattle with lifetime exposures to PFAS-contaminated drinking water and feed.","authors":"Sara J Lupton, David J Smith, Erin B Howey, Ann S Predgen, Carrie E Schmidt, Eric Scholljegerdes, Shanna Ivey, Emilio Esteban, John J Johnston","doi":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2444560","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2444560","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Plasma, milk and tissue samples were collected from 30 dairy cattle (0.4 to 8.9 years of age) with lifetime exposures to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) removed from a PFAS-contaminated farm and provided PFAS-free feed and water. Twenty cattle were slaughtered 2 weeks after removal from the farm and tissues were collected for histological and residue analyses. Milk and/or plasma were collected from all remaining cattle at 2-week intervals and milk samples were collected daily but were analyzed at the same intervals as plasma samples. The remaining cattle were slaughtered 20 and 22 weeks after the initial set of 20 animals were slaughtered. While many incidental and normal background findings were noted on histological evaluation, no consistent histological finding was associated with PFAS exposure. Perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCA) and perfluoro butane sulfonic acid (PFBS) were not generally detected in milk, plasma and tissues, but perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acids (PFSA) were quantifiable throughout the 22-week withdrawal period in most matrices. Estimated plasma half-lives of perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (PFHpS), linear perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (L-PFOS), perfluoro-3-methyl heptanesulfonate (3Me-PFOS) and perfluoro-6-methyl heptanesulfonate (6Me-PFOS) ranged from 4 to 10 weeks, but the estimates were associated with large confidence intervals. Across animal status (heifer, lactating, dry), natural log transformed (Ln) plasma residues of PFHxS and L-PFOS were generally well correlated with Ln-transformed PFHxS and L-PFOS residues in lung, muscle, liver and kidney (R<sup>2</sup>, 0.7572 to 0.9394) whereas the strongest relationships of Ln-transformed L-PFOS residues among tissues were between lung and liver, kidney and muscle (R<sup>2</sup>, 0.8287 to 0.9138).</p>","PeriodicalId":12295,"journal":{"name":"Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment","volume":" ","pages":"223-239"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142947088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of a direct competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (dc-ELISA) for the detection of scopolamine in wheat.","authors":"Gurmit Singh, Ligia Velasquez, Terence Koerner, Anne-Catherine Huett, Nathalie Gillard","doi":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2435335","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2435335","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A competitive direct enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (dc-ELISA) was developed for the detection and quantification of scopolamine (SCO) in wheat flours and cereal samples (multigrain, oat and barley). The limit of quantification (IC<sub>20</sub>) of the established method was 6.00 ± 1.20 ng/g, with the limit of detection (IC<sub>10</sub>) being 2.4 ± 0.6 ng/g in wheat flour with a coefficient of variation (CV) less than 20%. The assay was highly specific to SCO and nor-scopolamine, with no cross-reactivity to other similar structures. In spiked wheat flours the recoveries ranged from 84% to 104% with CVs of less than 20% and the recovery from a Food Analysis Performance Assessment Scheme (FAPAS) buckwheat control sample was 118%. A comparison of spiked wheat flour and a FAPAS control sample showed similar results to those determined by classical LC-MS/MS methods. A small retail survey of wheat flours and cereal samples was conducted using this ELISA method and a LC-MS/MS method, which showed scopolamine was not detected in any of these survey samples by either method. This method is suitable for rapid quantitation of SCO in wheat flours and cereal samples.</p>","PeriodicalId":12295,"journal":{"name":"Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment","volume":" ","pages":"240-248"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142789448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Isolation and identification of two novel PDE-5 inhibitors illegally added to pressed candies.","authors":"Li-Hong Zhao, Xiao-Pu Liu, Pei-Zhi Dong, Xin-Hua Xiang, Guo-Hua Shen","doi":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2445201","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2445201","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Two novel phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors were detected in pressed candy using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-diode array detection. Following extraction with acetonitrile and sonication, the compounds were isolated and purified <i>via</i> semi-preparative liquid chromatography. Structural characterisation was achieved through high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The results indicate that both compounds possess identical UV absorption spectra. The molecular formulas of compounds 1 and 2 are C<sub>23</sub>H<sub>32</sub>N<sub>4</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and C<sub>22</sub>H<sub>30</sub>N<sub>4</sub>O<sub>4</sub>, respectively, each featuring a pyrimidinone benzene structure with a single methylene group (-CH<sub>2</sub>) variation. As studies on these illicit compounds in functional foods have not been conducted, regulatory agencies must take note and incorporate them for the assessment of illicit additives in functional and healthcare foods.</p>","PeriodicalId":12295,"journal":{"name":"Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment","volume":" ","pages":"180-190"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142978111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Giulia Rampazzo, Maria Nobile, Stefania Carpino, Luca Chiesa, Sergio Ghidini, Teresa Gazzotti, Sara Panseri
{"title":"Detection of glyphosate, glufosinate, and their metabolites in multi-floral honey for food safety.","authors":"Giulia Rampazzo, Maria Nobile, Stefania Carpino, Luca Chiesa, Sergio Ghidini, Teresa Gazzotti, Sara Panseri","doi":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2441752","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2441752","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Beehives can accumulate environmental contaminants as bees gather pollen, propolis, and water from their surroundings, contaminating hive products like honey. Moreover, in multifloral environments, bees can interact with plants treated with different pesticides, often causing higher pesticides concentrations in multi-floral honey than in mono-floral varieties. Glyphosate and glufosinate are both widely used herbicides. Glyphosate accounted for one-third of herbicide sales in Europe in 2017 and continues to raise health concerns, including its potential carcinogenicity. While the European Commission extended glyphosate's authorisation for another 10 years in 2023, concerns remain about its impact on biodiversity and human health. This study aimed to monitor the presence of glyphosate, glufosinate, and their metabolites in 100 samples of multifloral honey representing Italian production by analysis using IC-HRMS. Results indicated that 12% of honey samples contained glyphosate residues ranging from > LOQ to 45 ng g<sup>-1</sup>, with the highest concentrations detected in the Puglia region. No sample exceeded the maximum residue levels set by EU regulations. Glufosinate and its metabolites were not detected in any samples. These findings underscore the need for continued monitoring of pesticide residues in honey, particularly given the potential 'cocktail effect' of multiple contaminants and their combined toxicity. This study highlights the importance of safeguarding consumer health, especially in vulnerable populations, by addressing gaps in data on pesticide residue levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":12295,"journal":{"name":"Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment","volume":" ","pages":"213-222"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142961986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparative assessment of commercial ELISA kits for the screening of chloramphenicol residues in meat and aquaculture products according to European Regulation (EU) 2021/808 and to the new Reference Point for Action (Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1871).","authors":"Lucille Rousseau, Romain Ménager, Céline Hédou, Eric Verdon, Christophe Soumet, Valérie Gaudin","doi":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2435326","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2435326","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study covered the evaluation of performance characteristics and validation of five commercial ELISA kits for the detection of a banned antimicrobial, chloramphenicol (CAP), in muscle and aquaculture products. CAP has been banned in the European Union since 1994, but is still authorised in some countries in the world. In 2019, the European Union set a new Reference Point for Action (RPA), decreasing the acceptable limit of CAP in animal tissues for human consumption from 0.30 µg/kg to 0.15 µg/kg. Validations were performed according to the European Regulation EC/2021/808 and to the European Guideline on Screening Method Validation (2023). The detection capabilities CCβ were all determined under the RPA, but were 3 to 15 times higher than the announced limit of detection (LOD). False negative rates were satisfactory for all the kits (≤ 5%) and false positive rates were acceptable. All of them were found out to be applicable to aquaculture products and meat at a common CCβ.</p>","PeriodicalId":12295,"journal":{"name":"Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment","volume":" ","pages":"191-202"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142767655","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tongtong Liu, Shanshan Sun, Shaoming Jin, Xiao Ning, Po Chen, Hui Xiao, Jin Cao
{"title":"Simultaneous determination of twelve microcystins in algal supplements on the Chinese market and possible risks to exposed populations.","authors":"Tongtong Liu, Shanshan Sun, Shaoming Jin, Xiao Ning, Po Chen, Hui Xiao, Jin Cao","doi":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2443933","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2443933","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Algae supplements are widely recognized for their nutritional benefits and are commonly marketed as natural health products. However, concerns regarding contamination with cyanobacterial toxins have been raised. Moreover, there is very little data regarding the potential contamination of algal supplements on the Chinese market by these toxins. In this study, we employed a validated solid-phase extraction ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (SPE-UHPLC-MS/MS) method to analyze algal supplements available in China. Therefore, this study optimized the extraction conditions for twelve microcystins (MCs) simultaneously using response surface methodology (RSM) and analyzed <i>via</i> UHPLC-MS/MS. Method validation was conducted in four supplement matrices (capsule, liquid, powder, and tablet) to ensure the method's accuracy, sensitivity, and reproducibility. Analysis of nineteen commercial algae products available in China using the validated method revealed the presence of four MCs: microcystin-LF (MC-LF), microcystin-LR (MC-LR), microcystin-LA (MC-LA), and microcystin-YR (MC-YR). Furthermore, seven products were found to contain one or more of the MCs, with two products exceeding the 1 μg/g MC limit. These findings underscore the effectiveness of the validated method in assessing MC contamination of algae supplements and consequently identifying consumers expected to be at risk from prolonged exposure to recommended daily algal supplements.</p>","PeriodicalId":12295,"journal":{"name":"Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment","volume":" ","pages":"259-272"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142947087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}