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Heavy metals in Cannabis sativa by ICP-MS and the need for proper sample homogenization

In this article from Issue 9 of the Analytix Reporter, a step-by-step protocol for the analysis of various heavy metals in Cannabis sativa plant material by ICP-MS was developed.

Ensure reliable results of your microbiological tests

The international standard, ISO 11133:2014 (plus amendment 1:2018 and amendment 2:2020) outlines the regulatory requirements to be met in the preparation of culture media meant for use in the microbiological analysis of food, animal feed, and water...

Beverage testing with mobile app for pH and nitrate measurements

This article from Issue 9 of the Analytix Reporter, produced by Merck, examines the use and efficiency of the MQuant® StripScan mobile app to measure the pH of orange juice samples and nitrate concentration of mineral water samples. 

Determination of Water in Sunflower Oil by Karl Fischer Titration

Sunflower oil is the most used cooking oil worldwide. It finds its use in food, as a frying oil, or in cosmetic products as a natural emollient. Additionally, it is used in the production of biodiesel and in some pharmaceutical and technical...

LC×LC for the analysis of bioactive compounds in foodstuffs

Would you like to understand the benefits provided by comprehensive two-dimensional LC techniques, for the separation/identification of complex matrices in food? If so, this presentation from Prof. Luigi Mondello is what you need.

Measuring total sugar in potatoes using mobile reflectometry

Who doesn’t love golden, hot French fries or a steaming baked potato? In fried or baked goods, much of the savory taste and aroma can be attributed to the Maillard reaction. It is what creates the brown compounds that give many cooked foods this...

New marine toxin CRMs for safer seafood

The presence of marine toxins in shell fish and sea food has always been a concern, but has spread in recent years. Increasing global temperatures are suspected to be the reason for an observed expansion of algae species that are commonly the origin...

How to detect pyrrolizidine alkaloid contamination in food

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are well known contaminants of various foodstuffs such as leaf lettuces, cereals or honey. Just recently pyrrolizidine alkaloids were also found in both herbal teas and common teas. Animal feedstuff can be affected as well....

Analysis of pesticides in cannabis using QuEChERS extraction and cleanup

Consumption of cannabis and / or cannabis-based products is currently legal in some form in 33 US states plus the District of Columbia. Testing of the plant materials and products is required by many of these states; however the specific test...

SPME method development for food analysis

Implementing SPME methods for food analysis

Certified reference materials for lactalbumin lactoglobulin A & B and lactoferrin

Looking to improve the quality of your milk analysis? Find out about new certified reference materials for fully intact milk proteins... 

Introducing a series of terpenoid CRM solutions

Need some help with your terpene analysis? If so, these certified reference materials may be what you're looking for...

Certified reference materials for paralytic shellfish toxins

Do you analyse seafood for paralytic shellfish toxins? If so, there are some new CRMs that may help...

Analysis of cannabis compounds in edible food products

Potency testing in marijuana-infused edibles is a problematic task that analytical labs are facing due to the complexity of the involved matrices. Among the most popular matrices are gummy bear candies and brownies. According to one laboratory site,...

SPME for the analysis of bisphenol A

Bisphenol A (BPA) is commonly used for food packaging applications such as polycarbonate bottles and the linings of metal cans used for soups, juices, etc. It is a suspected endocrine disruptor an therefore, low-level, long-term exposure as a result...

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