Abdelmnim Altwaiq, Iman F. Mahmoud, Leen Ali, Sa’ib J. Khouri, Ehab Alshamaileh
{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Jordanian Olive Oils: Acid and Saponification Values, Phenolic and Flavonoid Contents and Antioxidant Activity","authors":"Abdelmnim Altwaiq, Iman F. Mahmoud, Leen Ali, Sa’ib J. Khouri, Ehab Alshamaileh","doi":"10.1007/s12161-025-02785-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12161-025-02785-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present study aimed to determine and compare the viscosity, acid value (AV), saponification value, total phenolic (TPC), flavonoid contents (TFC), and the antioxidant activities (DPPH assay) of olive oil samples collected from different areas of Jordan. A total of 28 olive oil (OL) samples were collected from various regions and production years in Jordan. These samples were analyzed for viscosity, AV, saponification values, TPC, TFC, and DPPH free radical scavenging assay. The results showed variability among the OL samples in terms of viscosities (0.0523 ± 0.0002—0.0658 ± 0.0000 Pa*s),, AV g (0.12 ± 0.02—1.46 ± 0.10% oleic acid), and saponification value (88.90 ± 0.61–199.80 ± 0.30 mg KOH/g sample). The analyzed OL samples were classified as either extra virgin or of virgin grades. The TPC varied among the OL samples tested based on various regions and year of production, ranging from (0.07 ± 0.01—0.97 ± 0.04 mg GA/g sample), while TFC detected ranged from (0.01 ± 0.01—0.39 ± 0.06 mg RU/g sample). As for the antioxidant activity, all OL samples exhibited DPPH radical scavenging capacities (4.10 ± 0.90—41.80 ± 0.30%). To our knowledge, this study is thought to be the first investigation examining the quality and quantity parameters of various OL samples collected from various regions and years in Jordan as well as for their antioxidant activities. Despite the differences detected in all tests, no significant differences were found concerning the region of OL production. As for the year of production, significant differences were only found in the viscosities and TFC of OL samples produced in 2020 and 2021, being significantly higher the latter year. The findings of this study show that collection region, did not exhibit any significant change on the OL samples based on the tested parameters, While the year of collection resulted in a significant difference in viscosities [F (2, 25) = 3.95, <i>p</i> = 0.032] and TFC [F (2, 25) = 7.76, <i>p</i> = 0.002] among OL samples tested. This study adds to the existing literature regarding Jordanian OL samples’ characteristics and warrants for further investigation, particularly in influence of production year on viscosities, TFC, and other quality parameters..\u0000</p></div>","PeriodicalId":561,"journal":{"name":"Food Analytical Methods","volume":"18 7","pages":"1398 - 1408"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145167915","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":"Flavor Composition Analysis of Light-Aroma Liquor of Yellow Crane Tower Based on GC × GC-TOFMS","authors":"Wei Zhang, Xiaoyuan Dong, Mei Chen, Liang Li, Maobin Chen, Shangling Fang","doi":"10.1007/s12161-025-02801-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12161-025-02801-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC × GC-TOF MS), descriptive sensory analysis, and electronic tongue technology were employed to comprehensively elucidate the flavor composition of Yellow Crane Tower’s light-aroma liquor Q1 based on both sensory and chemical attributes. The results indicated that Q1 exhibited significant positive correlations with the sensory descriptors “Grainy,” “Fruity,” “Herbaceous,” “Floral,” and “Harmonization.” A total of 444 potential aroma compounds were identified in samples of light-aroma Baijiu from various regions. Through orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) and non-parametric one-way analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA), 81 compounds were found to be significantly different among the samples. Notably, β-ionone, which is associated with health benefits, was detected at a concentration of 88.4 µg/L in Q1, higher than in other samples. Additionally, the relative concentration and sensory threshold of each volatile compound were compared using the relative odor activity value (ROAV) to quantitatively assess the contribution of each compound to the overall flavor profile in liquor. The ROAV value for “Ethyl Decanoate” in Q1 was 2.803, indicating its substantial contribution to the overall flavor profile. Furthermore, β-caryophyllene, another health-promoting compound, was uniquely detected in Q1 at a concentration of 20 mg/L.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":561,"journal":{"name":"Food Analytical Methods","volume":"18 7","pages":"1371 - 1383"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145167858","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":"Fabrication of Hybrid Silver Based Nanostructured Multi-sensor for Cutting Edge Sensitive Detection of Dual Adulterants from Milk System: A Statistically Validated Approach","authors":"Tabinda Malik, Tayyaba Shahzadi","doi":"10.1007/s12161-025-02799-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12161-025-02799-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this research, a robotic and efficient nanosensor for the sensitive and non-destructive detection of dual milk adulterants is prepared, and their sensing performance is enhanced by capping it with thiourea which created an electrostatic site for capturing of adulterants due to their multiple functionalities. This article addressed the dual-adulterant sensing system because it overcame the limitations of traditional single-adulterant detection methods. This method enhances detection accuracy and provides a more reliable tool for food safety regulation. So for this purpose, a Ag/Cu@thio nanosensor was fabricated by chemical reduction method and characterized through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and UV–vis spectroscopy that confirmed the synthesis of irregular shaped particles with an average size of 86 nm. Energy dispersive X-ray analysis confirmed the presence of required elements silver, copper, sulfur, and carbon in nanosensor highlighted their purity. Thermogravimetric analysis showed the decomposition event at 424 °C due to degradation of organic material after this plateau indicated the metallic residue left behind. The sensing ability of nanosensor was analyzed against urea and melamine which are common milk adulterants. The nanosensor demonstrated strong detection abilities for melamine and then for urea in milk with detection limits of 10 parts per million (ppm) and 12 ppm and percent recoveries 85% and 83%, respectively. Various experimental parameters, such as time, pH, temperature, and concentration of adsorbent and adsorbate, were optimized to maximize detection efficiency. The results showed that the Ag/Cu@thio nanosensor was more effective for melamine detection due to stronger electrostatic interactions between them as compared to urea. Recycling tests showed that the nanocomposite could be reused with a slight decrease in sensing performance.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":561,"journal":{"name":"Food Analytical Methods","volume":"18 7","pages":"1384 - 1397"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145167860","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":"Modeling and Simulation of Cutting Test of Rosa roxburghii by DEM","authors":"Shetan Hu, Zhiping Xie","doi":"10.1007/s12161-025-02797-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12161-025-02797-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The research and development of deep processing equipment for <i>Rosa roxburghii</i> are currently lacking an effective discrete element model. The present study employs the discrete element method to model and simulate the cutting of <i>Rosa roxburghii</i>. By employing image processing technology, the contour and feature points of <i>Rosa roxburghii</i> were extracted, allowing the creation of a three-dimensional model. A discrete element model of <i>Rosa roxburghii</i> was constructed using the Hertz-Mindlin (no slip) with bonding model to generate the connection mode of dense packing of single spherical particles. The intrinsic parameters and basic contact parameters were determined through physical experimentation. The maximum shear force was employed as the evaluation index, and the Plackett–Burman test, the steepest ascent test, and the response surface method were used in combination to design the experiment and determine the significant factors and their optimal parameter combinations. Subsequently, the cutting process of four distinct blade shapes was simulated. The results demonstrate that the optimal parameter combination is a normal stiffness of 8.414 × 10<sup>8</sup> N/m<sup>3</sup> per unit area, a tangential stiffness of 6.306 × 10<sup>8</sup> N/m<sup>3</sup> per unit area, and a bond radius of 1.804 mm. The discrepancy between the simulated and actual maximum shear force for different blades is less than 8.65%. The <i>Rosa roxburghii</i> DEM is an effective tool for simulating the cutting process, which is crucial for understanding the mechanical properties of <i>Rosa roxburghii</i> and developing deep processing equipment. Practical Application. This study modeled and simulated the cutting of <i>Rosa roxburghii</i> by the discrete element method and determined the key physical parameters and discrete element model parameters of <i>Rosa roxburghii</i>. In practical applications, the research results can facilitate the development of <i>Rosa roxburghii</i> processing equipment. For example, based on the influence of different blades on the shearing force of <i>Rosa roxburghii</i>, it can provide a reference for blade selection, improve cutting efficiency, and reduce tissue damage, promoting the transformation of the <i>Rosa roxburghii</i> industry from manual processing to mechanized processing and enhancing production efficiency and product quality.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":561,"journal":{"name":"Food Analytical Methods","volume":"18 7","pages":"1355 - 1370"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145166379","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}
Yuri Pereira de Souza, Angélica Castanheira de Oliveira, Lucia Helena Pinto Bastos, André Victor Sartori, Bernardete Ferraz Spisso
{"title":"Development and Validation of a Miniaturized Two-Step Neutral and Acidified Acetonitrile Extraction Method for Simultaneous Determination of Pesticides, Veterinary Drugs, and Mycotoxins in Eggs by UHPLC-MS/MS","authors":"Yuri Pereira de Souza, Angélica Castanheira de Oliveira, Lucia Helena Pinto Bastos, André Victor Sartori, Bernardete Ferraz Spisso","doi":"10.1007/s12161-025-02800-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12161-025-02800-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study aimed to develop and validate an attractive two-step neutral and acidified acetonitrile extraction method for the simultaneous determination of pesticides, veterinary drugs, and mycotoxins in eggs by UHPLC-MS/MS. A simple miniaturized solvent extraction method followed by extract concentration was proposed for sample treatment without the need for subsequent extract cleanup steps. Satisfactory recoveries (70 to 120%), with relative standard deviations below lower than 22%, were achieved for 285 compounds. The limits of quantification ranged from 0.1 to 50 µg kg<sup>−1</sup>. Calibration plots with <i>R</i><sup>2</sup> ≥ 0.99 were obtained for all analytes. The validated method was successfully employed for the analysis of egg samples collected from local supermarkets in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The results obtained demonstrate its high-throughput and suitability for routine analysis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":561,"journal":{"name":"Food Analytical Methods","volume":"18 7","pages":"1339 - 1354"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145166153","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}
Ji-Nam Kang, Hyo-Jin Choi, Mi-Hwa Choi, So-Hee Yang, Si-Myung Lee
{"title":"Molecular Marker-Based TaqMan PCR Approach for Determination of Origin and Content in Commercial Ginger Powder","authors":"Ji-Nam Kang, Hyo-Jin Choi, Mi-Hwa Choi, So-Hee Yang, Si-Myung Lee","doi":"10.1007/s12161-025-02802-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12161-025-02802-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ginger is a spice with a distinctive flavor and is sold in processed forms such as powder. However, the origin and content of most processed ginger products are difficult to identify because of alterations in the raw materials. Moreover, the processing of raw materials can facilitate food fraud, deceiving consumers and posing a threat to food safety; therefore, technologies for verification are necessary. The purpose of this study is to genotype the origins of commercial ginger powders using cleaved amplified polymorphic sequence (CAPS) molecular markers and to determine their actual content using TaqMan PCR. CAPS markers based on the restriction enzymes <i>Dra</i>I, <i>Cla</i>I, and <i>Bgl</i>II were successfully used to identify the origins of nine commercial ginger powders. The <i>Cla</i>I-based CAPS marker, in conjunction with the TaqMan PCR system, efficiently distinguished Chinese imported ginger (Cg) and Korean indigenous ginger (Bg) in commercial ginger powder, which was applied to measure their actual content. Among the nine commercial ginger powder samples, eight products were confirmed to be of Cg origin, while one product was found to be a mixture of Cg and Bg. Among them, seven had insufficient ginger content. Moreover, the degree of DNA degradation did not affect the PCR results, while long-term drying, autoclaving, and freeze-drying of ginger powder negatively affected PCR results. In this study, we report a molecular marker-based approach for genotyping the origin and measuring the actual content of commercial ginger powder. Our findings would help establish a system that would promote transparency and ethics in the food industry, in addition to providing consumers with information for better product choices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":561,"journal":{"name":"Food Analytical Methods","volume":"18 7","pages":"1325 - 1338"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12161-025-02802-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145165360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Influence of Cold Plasma and Ultrasonication on the Extraction Efficiency and Quality of Oil from Milk Thistle Seeds (Silybum marianum L.)","authors":"Kamyab Samandari, Bahram Fathi-Achachlouei, Sodeif Azadmard-Damirchi, Jafar Borhanian, Mehdi Jalali-Jivan, Elham Assadpour, Seid Mahdi Jafari","doi":"10.1007/s12161-025-02792-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12161-025-02792-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The current study aimed to evaluate the impact of cold plasma (CP) treatment for durations of 10 and 15 min, as well as ultrasonication (UT) for 20 and 30 min on the oil extraction efficiency (OEE) from milk thistle seed (MTS). Additionally, the study focused on evaluating the quality parameters of the extracted oil, including Rancimat oxidative stability, acidity value (AV), peroxide value (PV), total phenolic content (TPC), and antioxidant activity. These parameters were assessed over storage durations of 1, 30, and 60 days at a temperature of 4 °C. The findings indicated that treating MTS with cold plasma (CP) and ultrasonic treatment (UT) significantly enhanced the OEE by up to 29% for 15 min of CP treatment and 24% for 30 min of UT. Moreover, these treatments resulted in a notable reduction in AV (49% for CP and 46% for UT) and PV (38% for CP and 35% for UT) after 60 days of storage. Furthermore, the oil extracted from treated MTS exhibited a higher total phenolic content (74% for CP and 66% for UT) and increased antioxidant activity (156% for CP and 127% for UT) compared to samples obtained without any treatment. Additionally, the application of CP for 15 min led to a significant increase in α-tocopherol content (by 157%), while UT for 30 min resulted in a reduction of α-tocopherol by 76%. The analysis of the fatty acid (FA) profile revealed that CP treatment for 15 min increased linolenic acid content by 2.8% and arachidonic acid by 35%, while simultaneously decreasing oleic acid by 1.66% and linoleic acid by 2.1%. In contrast, UT for 30 min resulted in an increase in linoleic acid by 0.27%, linolenic acid by 8%, and arachidonic acid by 41%, while reducing oleic acid content by 2% in the final oil samples. In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that the application of CP and UT significantly enhances both the oil extraction efficiency and the quality of the extracted oil, providing substantial economic and quality benefits for the industry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":561,"journal":{"name":"Food Analytical Methods","volume":"18 7","pages":"1315 - 1324"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145163050","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":"Phytochemical Screening, Physicochemical Profiling, and Bioactivity Assessment of Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Aqueous Extract: Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties","authors":"Abdelmounaim Baslam, Hamid Kabdy, Ilham Dilagui, Maryam Elhamzaoui, Abderrahman Chait, Stefania Garzoli, Marouane Baslam","doi":"10.1007/s12161-025-02789-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12161-025-02789-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The growing interest in plant-derived bioactive compounds has intensified the search for novel antioxidants and antimicrobials. This study investigates the phytochemical profile, antioxidant potential, and antibacterial efficacy of the aqueous extract of <i>Ceratonia siliqua</i> seeds (AECS), employing a multi-technique analytical approach for the first time. AECS was analyzed for total phenolic (TPC), flavonoid (TFC), and condensed tannin content. Key compounds were identified using HPLC–ESI–MS/MS, while FTIR and XRD characterized functional groups and crystalline structures. SEM–EDX provided morphological and elemental insights. Antioxidant activity was assessed via DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP assays, and antibacterial effects were evaluated against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria using MIC and MBC tests. AECS exhibited high phenolic and flavonoid content, with HPLC–MS/MS confirming the presence of gallic acid, catechin, and quercetin. FTIR and XRD provided structural insights, while SEM–EDX revealed a porous morphology with bioactive elements. Phytochemical screening showed a total phenolic content of 30.14 ± 0.16 mg GAE/g DM, a flavonoid content of 8.60 ± 0.80 mg CAE/g DM, and a condensed tannin content of 1.49 ± 0.08 mg CAE/g DM. AECS demonstrated strong antioxidant activity (DPPH IC₅₀ = 0.02 ± 0.06 mg/mL; FRAP IC₅₀ = 6.54 ± 0.01 mg/mL) and exhibited potent antibacterial effects against all four bacterial strains, with the strongest activity observed against <i>E. faecium</i> (MIC = 0.78 ± 0.00 µg/mL). While AECS shows activity against multiple bacterial strains, its mechanism of action appears to be predominantly bacteriostatic, rather than bactericidal. This study provides the first comprehensive chemical characterization of AECS using combined spectroscopic and microscopic techniques, unveiling its structural and bioactive properties. These findings position <i>C. siliqua</i> seed extract as a promising natural antioxidant and antimicrobial agent for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":561,"journal":{"name":"Food Analytical Methods","volume":"18 7","pages":"1301 - 1314"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12161-025-02789-9.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145160516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Uillian Mozart Ferreira Mata Cerqueira, Lais Silva Gomes, Marcos Almeida Bezerra, Cleber Galvão Novaes, Sulene Alves Araújo, Anderson Santos Souza, Walter Nei Lopes dos Santos
{"title":"Doehlert Design in the Optimization of a Method for Determining Metals in Spirulina (Arthrospira sp.) Samples Based on a Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide Suspension","authors":"Uillian Mozart Ferreira Mata Cerqueira, Lais Silva Gomes, Marcos Almeida Bezerra, Cleber Galvão Novaes, Sulene Alves Araújo, Anderson Santos Souza, Walter Nei Lopes dos Santos","doi":"10.1007/s12161-025-02794-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12161-025-02794-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This research addresses the development of a methodology, based on a sample suspension in tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) with the aid of ultrasonic energy, for the determination of Ca, Fe, Mg, Mn, and Zn in spirulina samples sold as powdered food supplement by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. The variables were optimized using Doehlert design and desirability function. The developed method presented quantification limits of 29, 12, 3.8, 0.039, and 1.8 mg Kg<sup>−1</sup>, respectively, for Ca, Fe, Mg, Mn, and Zn. Accuracy was assessed by addition/recovery tests, comparison with another method adopted as a standard (acid digestion in a digestion block) and analysis of certified reference material (Apple leaves—NIST 1515, Bovine liver—NIST 1577c) and Lobster hepatopancreas (NRC Tort-3). The concentrations of Ca, Fe, Mg, Mn, and Zn found in spirulina samples were in the ranges of 680 to 1827, 712 to 1508, 307 to 321, 41.1 to 61.1, and 20.5 to 33.0 mg Kg<sup>−1</sup>, respectively.\u0000</p></div>","PeriodicalId":561,"journal":{"name":"Food Analytical Methods","volume":"18 7","pages":"1291 - 1300"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145171360","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":"Sensitive and Selective Detection of Tetracyclines in Milk Based on a Polyethyleneimine-Capped Silver Nanoclusters through the Inner Filter Effect","authors":"Qingfeng Zhang, Meng Wang, Meizhen Fu, Siqi Yan, Ziqiang Yuan, Yunyi Zhang, Jingjun Ma, Tuantuan Ren","doi":"10.1007/s12161-025-02783-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12161-025-02783-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Tetracycline (TC) is commonly used to treat diseases and promote animal growth. However, excessive use of TC has resulted in too much residues in environment and food, posing a serious threat to human health. Therefore, the sensitive detection of TC is of great importance. In this work, an ultraviolet A fluorescent polyethyleneimine-capped silver nanoclusters (PEI-AgNCs) was utilized for TC sensing. The fluorescence intensity of PEI-AgNCs decreased with the addition of TC due to the inner filter effect (IFE). This enabled sensitive and selective TC detection with a limit of detection (LOD) of 140 nM. Other TCs also have the ability to quench the fluorescence and it can be a potential assay for TCs. Furthermore, this approach was effectively used in detecting TCs in real samples demonstrating the potential application in complex samples. This study developed a novel TCs detection method with higher sensitivity, lower cost, and faster response, showing promising applications in environmental monitoring and food analysis.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":561,"journal":{"name":"Food Analytical Methods","volume":"18 7","pages":"1281 - 1290"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145171537","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}