Applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Mass Spectroscopy (MS) to Food Science
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 October 2024 | Viewed by 325
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2. Pharmacognosy Group, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Uppsala University, Biomedical Centre, Box 574, 751 23 Uppsala, Sweden
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Dear Colleagues,
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and mass spectrometry (MS) are pivotal analytical methods extensively employed in food science applications. By combining their capabilities, they offer complementary insights, facilitating a comprehensive analysis of food samples. In the realm of food science, NMR and MS are indispensable tools for evaluating quality, detecting adulterants and identifying contaminants such as pesticides and mycotoxins. Their versatility and sensitivity make them invaluable for studying various aspects of food, including composition, safety and functionality, thereby significantly contributing to the enhancement of food products. Furthermore, NMR and MS are crucial for investigating the effects of preservation methods on food quality, monitoring reactions, identifying degradation products and assessing the impact of storage conditions. These techniques are instrumental and non-destructive tools in flavor and aroma analysis, enabling the identification and quantification of volatile compounds that influence sensory attributes. Moreover, they support metabolomics studies, facilitating the analysis of metabolic profiles in food samples to understand composition, biochemical pathways and health implications. Their multifaceted applications underscore their importance in food science and its various research areas.
Prof. Dr. Hesham El-Seedi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nutritional analysis
- metabolomics and food omics
- food processing and preservation
- food safety
- food quality and authenticity
- food structure
- quantitative analysis
- structural elucidation
