Article
Immunology
Antti E. Seppo, Rakin Choudhury, Catherine Pizzarello, Rohith Palli, Sade Fridy, Puja Sood Rajani, Jessica Stern, Camille Martina, Chloe Yonemitsu, Lars Bode, Kevin Bu, Sabrina Tamburini, Enrica Piras, David S. Wallach, Maria Allen, R. John Looney, Jose C. Clemente, Juilee Thakar, Kirsi M. Jarvinen
Summary: The study found that maternal milk composition under the traditional Old Order Mennonite (OOM) farming lifestyle is beneficial in preventing allergic diseases in children, with higher levels of specific immune antibodies and other substances compared to residents in other regions. Additionally, there are significant differences in the composition of milk between OOM and ROC areas.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Thalita F. Abbruzzini, Morena Avitia, Karen Carrasco-Espinosa, Victor Pena, Alberto Barron-Sandoval, Ulises Isaac Salazar Cabrera, Rocio Cruz-Ortega, Mariana Benitez, Ana E. Escalante, Julieta A. Rosell, Ana Wegier, Julio Campo
Summary: The current and expected expansion of agriculture in the drylands of Mexico, together with decreasing precipitation, may affect ecosystem processes and bring challenges for rainfed agriculture in central Mexico. Soil enzymatic vector angles suggested phosphorus limitation for microbial growth and crop productivity, with negative impacts of drought increase on soil organic carbon and total nitrogen concentrations. Increasing aridity leads to homogenization of microbial diversity, potentially increasing vulnerability of agricultural ecosystems to drought in the region.
Article
Fisheries
Maria-Lorena Gonzalez, Marcelo E. Fuentes, Veronica Molina, Renato A. Quinones
Summary: Salmon culture can have negative environmental impacts through the release of organic matter and chemical products. The addition of ethoxyquin (EQ) to the water column affects the metabolism and composition of the active microbial community, with different responses observed in different regions and size fractions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agnieszka Maruszewska, Wojciech Zwierello, Marta Skorka-Majewicz, Irena Baranowska-Bosiacka, Agata Wszolek, Katarzyna Janda, Daria Kulis, Patrycja Kapczuk, Dariusz Chlubek, Izabela Gutowska
Summary: The study analyzed the composition of elements in 18 formulas available in Poland and found discrepancies in the content of essential elements and toxic elements, particularly in the concentrations of phosphorus and manganese. While most elements were within EU standards, phosphorus exceeded the norms significantly and harmful elements such as lead, strontium, lithium, and indium were detected in almost all products.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ruth Rodriguez-Bermudez, Ramiro Fouz, Margarita Rico, Fernando Camino, Taile Katiele Souza, Marta Miranda, Francisco Javier Dieguez
Summary: This study analyzed the fatty acid composition of cow's milk in relation to the type of ration, parity, lactation phase, and season. The composition of milk fatty acids varies significantly based on these factors. The study highlights the importance of understanding the factors that affect the variation in fatty acid profile, as it is associated with animal health, organoleptic properties of milk, and even methane production.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Linqiong Wang, Yi Li, Zhe Zhao, Tristan Cordier, Isabelle A. Worms, Lihua Niu, Chenyang Fan, Vera Slaveykova
Summary: This study investigated the changes in TBBPA and Cu concentrations and microbial community responses in co-contaminated sediments during long-term incubation. Fungal communities showed a stronger response to pollutant addition after a long incubation compared with bacterial and archaeal communities. Bacterial, archaeal, and fungal microbial communities were distinctly distributed into two separated clusters according to incubation time, indicating temporal changes in response.
Article
Agronomy
Gelton Fernando de Morais, Jenyffer da Silva Gomes Santos, Daniela Han, Luiz Octavio Ramos Filho, Marcelo Gomes Barroca Xavier, Leonardo Schimidt, Hugo Thiago de Souza, Fernanda Ticianelli de Castro, Vanilde Ferreira de Souza-Esquerdo, Daniel Albiero
Summary: The current lack of specific machinery in Agroforestry Systems (AFS) worldwide leads to manual operations, causing physical efforts and limiting the implementation of AFS. This study aimed to evaluate the suitability of existing machines for agroforestry tasks. Descriptive statistics and Exponentially Weighted Moving Average methods were used to evaluate and compare different machines: coastal brushcutter (CBC), tractor-mounted rotary brushcutter (RBC), and mini grain reaper machine (GRM). The experiments conducted in Jaguariuna, Sao Paulo, Brazil recommend GRM for higher biomass production and cost reduction, CBC for smaller areas with affordability and slow operation, and RBC for larger-scale contexts with reduced working time and costs.
Article
Agronomy
Devotha G. Nyambo, Thomas Clemen
Summary: This paper explores the application of multi-agent-based modelling and simulation in studying the real world. Using a multi-agent research and simulation (MARS) framework and the overview, design concepts, design (ODD) protocol, the authors model and simulate small-scale management strategies to increase milk yield. By conducting a differential assessment of these strategies, data-driven approaches for selecting the best strategies that optimize investments and increase milk yield are identified. The agent-based modelling and simulation show that the studied strategies can increase milk yield by up to 7.72 L above the average. Overall, evaluating the agent-based models in real-world scenarios can ensure that the identified strategies can transform small-scale dairy farmers into higher milk producers.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Pingping Hong, Jing Gao, Wen Zhou, Haiyang Li, Yimin Shu, Tao Li
Summary: By modifying the handling procedures of cumulus-oocyte complexes (COC), the microbial contamination rate of oocytes and embryos in conventional IVF cycles can be further reduced.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Ryan M. Pace, Janet E. Williams, Bianca Robertson, Kimberly A. Lackey, Courtney L. Meehan, William J. Price, James A. Foster, Daniel W. Sellen, Elizabeth W. Kamau-Mbuthia, Egidioh W. Kamundia, Samwel Mbugua, Sophie E. Moore, Andrew M. Prentice, Debela G. Kita, Linda J. Kvist, Gloria E. Otoo, Lorena Ruiz, Juan M. Rodriguez, Rossina G. Pareja, Mark A. McGuire, Lars Bode, Michelle K. McGuire
Summary: Previous studies have shown that human milk composition, including HMOs, lactose, and protein, varies by geography, and these factors are associated with differences in milk and infant fecal microbial community structures. Geographic location strongly influences the microbial composition of milk and infant feces, but samples can be categorized into a smaller number of community state types based on shared microbial profiles.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Agnieszka Ludwiczak, Joanna Skladanowska-Baryza, Beata Kuczynska, Ewa Sell-Kubiak, Marek Stanisz
Summary: The reproductive potential and longevity of rabbit does are crucial for the economic profitability of rabbit production. The quality of rabbits' milk is also important for the survival and growth of rabbit kits. This study focused on the effect of parity order on milk quality and reproductive performance of Hycole does, showing that rabbit does can perform well in extensive reproductive cycles up to the eighth parity.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Abhishek Kumar, Volha Skrahina, Joshua Atta, Veronika Boettcher, Nicola Hanig, Arndt Rolfs, Gabriela Oprea, Najim Ameziane
Summary: Biological material from the oral cavity is a convenient and non-invasive source for genetic diagnostics. However, it was found that these samples contain not only human DNA but also non-human DNA sequences, mainly from bacterial genomes. This study investigated the proportion and types of non-human DNA in buccal swabs and saliva samples, identifying over 30 different bacterial families. Importantly, the contamination did not affect the diagnostic yield.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Amanda C. Campos, Andre L. Silva, Aderbal M. A. Silva, Jaime M. Araujo Filho, Tatiane Costa, Jose M. Pereira Filho, Juliana P. F. Oliveira, Leilson R. Bezerra
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of urea microencapsulated with different materials on the performance and quality of milk from dairy goats. Results showed that using microencapsulated urea as a replacement for soybean meal can improve intake of protein and fat, as well as milk production. However, it also has an impact on feed conversion rate and blood urea nitrogen levels.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bingyao Du, Lu Meng, Haoming Wu, Huaigu Yang, Huimin Liu, Nan Zheng, Yangdong Zhang, Shengguo Zhao, Jiaqi Wang
Summary: Milk, a nutritionally rich food, has been associated with dairy product safety incidents caused by microbial contamination. This study found low levels of bacterial numbers in pasteurized milk products, primarily consisting of Acinetobacter, Macrococcus, Pseudomonas, and Lactococcus. Contamination by Stenotrophomonas and Acinetobacter was found in equipment rinse water and air samples. The Source Tracker model analysis revealed a significant relationship between microorganisms in final milk products and contamination in product tanks and raw milk.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Eun Seob Lim, Jin Ju Kim, Woo Jun Sul, Joo-Sung Kim, Bomin Kim, Hun Kim, Ok Kyung Koo
Summary: The study identified dominant bacterial genera on kitchen surfaces, observed seasonal changes in bacterial ratios, identified the fan as a main source of outdoor air contamination, and noted microbial flow associated with food spoilage during food preparation.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Siegrid De Baere, Phillis E. E. Ochieng, David C. C. Kemboi, Marie-Louise Scippo, Sheila Okoth, Johanna F. F. Lindahl, James K. K. Gathumbi, Gunther Antonissen, Siska Croubels
Summary: Aflatoxins frequently contaminate food and animal feeds. Adding bentonite clay can reduce the concentration of aflatoxins in animals and prevent their transfer to the human food chain.
Article
Microbiology
Zienab Mosaad, Mohamed H. Elhusseiny, Ali Zanaty, Mustafa M. Fathy, Naglaa M. Hagag, Wesam H. Mady, Dalia Said, Moataz M. Elsayed, Ahmed M. Erfan, Neveen Rabie, Abdelhafez Samir, Mohamed Samy, Abdel-Satar Arafa, Abdullah Selim, Ali M. Abdelhakim, Johanna F. Lindahl, Samah Eid, Ake Lundkvist, Momtaz A. Shahein, Mahmoud M. Naguib
Summary: In response to recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, 190 migratory birds were closely monitored in Egypt, and swab and tissue samples were collected. The samples were tested for various AIV subtypes and other pathogens, and it was found that HPAI H5N1 virus was present in six samples. These findings highlight the risk of introducing this strain into the local poultry population, emphasizing the need for continued epidemiological and molecular monitoring of AIV in close proximity to the domestic-wild bird interface.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mohammed Abdus Samad, Linnea Eberson, Ruhena Begum, Mohammad Gazi Shah Alam, Faisol Talukdar, Rahima Akter, Sinh Dang-Xuan, Garima Sharma, Shariful Islam, Nure Alam Siddiky, A. S. M. Ashab Uddin, Mohammad Asheak Mahmud, Md Samun Sarker, Md. Siddiqur Rahman, Delia Grace, Johanna F. F. Lindahl
Summary: This study investigated bacterial contamination and antimicrobial resistance in marketed food in Bangladesh. The findings revealed the presence of high rates of E. coli in tomatoes and fish, as well as the issue of multidrug resistance. Qualitative interviews also highlighted challenges in antimicrobial use and resistance reduction in Bangladesh.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ndungu S. Nyokabi, Henrietta Moore, Stefan Berg, Johanna Lindahl, Lisette Phelan, Gizachew Gimechu, Adane Mihret, James L. N. Wood
Summary: In East Africa, particularly in countries such as Ethiopia, the One Health approach is seen as an effective way to mitigate the risk of zoonoses. However, there is a lack of interdisciplinary cooperation and coordination in implementing the One Health framework in Ethiopia.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Annemarieke de Bruin, Imke J. M. de Boer, Niels R. Faber, Gjalt de Jong, Katrien J. A. M. Termeer, Evelien M. de Olde
Summary: The transition towards sustainable and just food systems is being actively pursued through various initiatives aiming to address unsustainable practices and social injustices. This paper investigates the conceptualizations of justice and the principles used by authors when discussing food system initiatives, offering insights into how justice is understood in the context of these transitions. The identified conceptualizations and principles provide a framework for reflection and clarity in conceptualizing justice, guiding efforts towards a just transition for sustainable and equitable food systems.
AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN VALUES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jelle Silvius, Anne G. Hoogstra, Jeroen J. L. Candel, Evelien M. de Olde, Imke J. M. de Boer, Catrien J. A. M. Termeer
Summary: Policymakers and scientists recognize the importance of emerging circular initiatives in driving transformations towards sustainable food systems, but it is challenging to determine their transformative potential. To address this gap, we develop a heuristic of five characteristics for potentially transformative circular agriculture initiatives and provide examples to illustrate these characteristics.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
K. McGarr-O'Brien, J. Herron, L. Shalloo, I. J. M. De Boer, E. M. De Olde
Summary: This study characterized the sustainability certification standards used in dairy production and identified 19 standards that qualify as sustainability certification based on selection criteria. The standards vary in terms of organization type, number of indicators, sustainability themes covered, and the balance of credibility, accessibility, and continuous improvement. The environmental pillar is most frequently addressed, while the economic pillar is least addressed. The analysis shows that credibility and accessibility are often described and assured, but continuous improvement is less focused on. The variability in standards allows farmers to choose a standard that aligns with their beliefs or stage of development, but it may also create mistrust in standards.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benjamin van Selm, Renske Hijbeek, Martin K. van Ittersum, Ollie van Hal, Corina E. van Middelaar, Imke J. M. de Boer
Summary: Livestock and feed production are often separated and this disrupts nutrient cycles and leads to environmental degradation. Reconnecting livestock and feed production at a local level can enhance circularity and decrease emissions. This study shows that recoupling livestock and feed production has the potential to improve sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Getachew Dinede, Kebede Amenu, Silvia Alonso, Lina Gazu, Florence Mutua, Kristina Roesel, Johanna F. Lindahl, Filipe Maximiano Sousa, Pattama Ulrich, Tadesse Guadu, Michel Dione, Guy Ilboudo, Theodore J. D. Knight-Jones, Delia Grace
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis found widespread contamination of foods with foodborne hazards in Burkina Faso, indicating poor hygienic handling of foods and increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers. The study suggests the need to promote awareness in food safety and improve monitoring of hazards in food.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hai Hoang Tuan Ngo, Sinh Dang-Xuan, Mats Malqvist, Luong Nguyen-Thanh, Phuc Pham-Duc, Phi Nguyen-Hong, Hang Le-Thi, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Trang Thi-Huyen Le, Delia Grace, Johanna F. Lindahl, Fred Unger
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of light-touch interventions for changing worker behaviour in small-scale slaughterhouses and pork shops, as well as to identify risk factors for pork contamination. The interventions showed a slight reduction in microbial contamination in pig carcasses and Salmonella prevalence in retailed pork, but the total bacterial count in retailed pork only decreased marginally.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ndungu S. Nyokabi, Imke J. M. de Boer, Jos Bijman, Bockline Bebe, Norman Aguilar-Gallegos, Lisette Phelan, Johanna Lindahl, Bernard Bett, Simon J. Oosting
Summary: The study aimed to examine social networks in dairy value chains in Kenya and understand how power relationships and trust among actors influence milk quality behavior. The researchers conducted stakeholder analysis using the Net-Map tool and analyzed social networks using VisuaLyzer software. They found that formal value chains had more actors and dense social networks with power asymmetries and limited trust, while informal value chains had fewer actors and less dense social networks with higher trust due to personal relationships. They also discovered that milk quality was perceived to be higher in the formal value chain. The study highlights the importance of addressing power asymmetries and enhancing trust to improve compliance with milk quality standards.
NJAS-IMPACT IN AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bhavana Rao Kuchimanchi, Raimon Ripoll-Bosch, Fokje A. Steenstra, Renie Thomas, Simon J. Oosting
Summary: The intensification of agriculture in India has improved food self-sufficiency but has also led to negative environmental impacts, particularly on groundwater resources. This study aims to understand the impact of intensified agriculture on water availability in a dryland watershed in Telangana, India. The findings reveal that the crop-dairy system consumes the highest amount of water, followed by the crop with small ruminants system and the crop without livestock system. The overall water balance of the watershed shows a deficit, indicating the over-utilization of water resources and groundwater depletion.
CURRENT RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Benjamin van Selm, Hannah H. E. van Zanten, Renske Hijbeek, Corina E. van Middelaar, Marijke Schop, Martin K. van Ittersum, Imke J. M. de Boer
Summary: Applying circularity interventions to the food system can reduce land use and greenhouse gas emissions. Changes in human diets, imports, exports, and waste utilisation can have significant environmental benefits.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ewelina Bigoraj, Iwona Kozyra, Agnieszka Kaupke, Zbigniew Osinski, James Lowther, Artur Rzezutka
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of human enteric viruses in mussels sold on the Polish market and study the fecal contamination of shellfish. The study found that human enteric viruses were commonly present in shellfish, with norovirus being the most frequently detected. The study also observed a seasonal distribution pattern of viruses in shellfish samples.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Bojan Blagojevic, Lis Alban Denmark
Article
Food Science & Technology
Indy Magnus, Fatemeh Abbasi, Hugo Thienpont, Lien Smeesters
Summary: Food safety and quality are increasingly important in our society, driving the development of novel optical food sensing technologies. However, current optical sensing technologies are often limited in their sensitivity and product variability. In this study, we developed a novel pistachio nut screening methodology using fluorescence spectroscopy and advanced chemometrics to simultaneously detect shells, tree parts, and aflatoxins. By optimizing hardware and software parameters, we achieved a high classification accuracy for healthy pistachio kernels.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaodong Wang, Jingqiang Yu, Haixia Wu, Leiying Wu, Wuyunga Borjihan, Cong Wang, Munkhjargal Burenjargal, Alideertu Dong
Summary: This study developed a novel photon-phonon coupling (PPC) cold sterilization technology and compared its effects with low-temperature pasteurization and microwave ultraviolet. The results showed that PPC effectively reduced bacterial count in raw milk with minimal impact on milk quality and nutritional composition.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Riyadh Abdulmalek Hassan, Sharina Abu Hanifah, Lee Yook Heng, Fawaz Al-badaii, Alizar Ulianas
Summary: This study used bibliometric visualisation map analysis to explore the publication outputs, trends, and hotspots for endocrine disruptors (EDMs) biosensor development in relation to mycotoxins. The analysis showed that the current literature primarily focuses on developing biosensors for detecting highly toxic and widely distributed mycotoxins in food, but there needs to be more focus on biosensors for detecting mycotoxins known as endocrine disruptors.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yajie Zheng, Jianpeng Dou, Changpo Sun, Hujun Liu, Shipei Zhang, Wenfu Wu
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of modified SA/ll-glucan/Mt microsphere adsorbents in removing DON and ZEN from CSL. The microspheres showed high adsorption capacity, and simple and rapid regeneration was achieved without affecting the removal efficiency of mycotoxins from CSL.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Carlos Adelantado, Jose Angel Salatti-Dorado, Carlos Herrera, Lourdes Arce, Maria Jose Cardador
Summary: High-performance-ion mobility spectrometry (HPIMS) was used for the first time in the analysis of olive oil samples, following a simple liquid-liquid extraction procedure. The developed methodology is user-friendly, fast, and inexpensive, complying with the principles of green chemistry. The proposed approach, combined with multivariate analysis, showed potential in classifying olive oil samples based on their organoleptic quality, with high accuracy rates.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jia-Wen Wei, Jia-Rong He, Shi-Yi Chen, Yi-Han Guo, Xuan-Zhu Huo, Nuan Zheng, Shuo-Hui Cao, Yao-Qun Li
Summary: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a major cause of human cancer. This study developed a quantitative analysis method for PAH4 using the back propagation neural network (BPNN) algorithm and constant wavelength synchronous fluorescence (CWSF) spectra as the data sets. The method can predict the concentrations of PAH4 in edible oil samples without preprocessing or pre-separation. It has been proven to be a powerful tool for the rapid detection of PAH4.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liyun Chen, Xiumei Li, Jingyi Chen, Ranxun Lin, Yuhan Mai, Yuxin Lin, Guodong Wang, Zheng Chen, Wei Zhang, Jiang Wang, Cai Yuan, Longguang Jiang, Peng Xu, Mingdong Huang
Summary: Food spoilage is primarily caused by microbial contamination. Curcumin has shown moderate antimicrobial activity as a food preservative. This study formulates curcumin with zinc acetate to enhance its efficacy, resulting in Cur-Zn with increased antimicrobial activity against multiple food-contaminating bacteria and fungi. With light illumination, the antimicrobial activity of Cur-Zn is further enhanced due to the photodynamic inactivation (PDI) effect.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marta Pilar Ortiz-Moriano, Gonzalo Machado-Schiaffino, Eva Garcia-Vazquez, Alba Ardura
Summary: Mislabelling in the global fisheries sector raises concerns about the identity, safety, and sustainability of seafood products. This study examined mislabelling in shrimps and prawns sold in the Spanish market and assessed potential risks of heavy metal ingestion.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Doyeon Kim, Jinwoo Kim, Minsik Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhanced bactericidal activity of engineered lysins fused with amphipathic antimicrobial peptides against Gram-negative bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii. The fusion lysins are capable of disrupting bacterial cells and significantly reducing the risk of infection within a certain range of temperature and pH. Additionally, the study also shows the bactericidal effect of these fusion lysins against other Gram-negative pathogens.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seul-Ki Park, Kyung-Jin Cho, Du-Min Jo, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: This study presents a new approach for detecting pathogenic Vibrio spp. in contaminated seafood, which combines PCR with a simplified DNA extraction process and pre-culturing step. The method has been validated and shown to be efficient, time-saving, and highly sensitive, offering a potential alternative for improving safety measures in the food industry.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Suwimol Surareungchai, Chaleeda Borompichaichartkul, Chitsiri Rachtanapun, Nutthachai Pongprasert, Pongphen Jitareerat, Varit Srilaong
Summary: This study builds upon previous research and focuses on risk assessment and analysis in the organic salad industry. The results show that previous risk matrix models can be adapted for various raw materials, and preventive control plans can be applied across different aspects of the production process.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xuan Zhang, Changling Fang, Xiaoyi Lou, Feng Han, Siman Li, Yongfu Shi, Dongmei Huang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the levels of Biogenic amines (BAs) in four common food types in the Chinese market. It was found that cheese and seafood derived product showed higher levels of BAs, and the histamine level in mackerel and yellow rice wine exceeded the limits.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Martina Foschi, Alessandra Biancolillo, Federico Marini, Francesco Cosentino, Francesca Di Donato, Angelo Antonio D'Archivio
Summary: This study aimed to develop a potentially non-destructive and routine-compatible method for the geographical traceability of high-valued Italian chickpeas. By analyzing the spectral information of the outer and inner parts of the kernels, it was found that the spectral analysis of the outer part yielded accurate and reliable results, indicating the possibility of non-destructive authentication.