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Food Science & Technology
Ane del Rio-Lavin, Jan Weber, Joachim Molkentin, Elisa Jimenez, Iraide Artetxe-Arrate, Miguel Angel Pardo
Summary: Determining the geographic origin of farmed mussels is important for regulators and fishing industries to prevent fraud and ensure food safety. This study used stable isotope ratio analysis and trace element fingerprinting to trace the origin of mussels harvested from different regions. The results showed significant differences in the chemical signatures of mussels from different locations, and a classification method correctly assigned 97% of individuals to their harvest location. This method has potential applications in seafood traceability and food safety.
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Food Science & Technology
George P. Danezis, Constantinos A. Georgiou
Summary: This study presents the application of elemental metabolomics in determining geographical origin and the process of elemental transportation to food. The study provides guidelines and pitfalls and highlights the importance of studying ultra trace elements and isotope ratios of heavy elements. High resolution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry is expected to be important in the future. Furthermore, the study indicates the complexity of the link between soil-plants-animal products and the need to consider food processing steps, seasonality, climate, pollution, contact materials, and organism's age in future research.
CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Emily Fanning, Graham Eyres, Russell Frew, Biniam Kebede
Summary: This paper reviews the methods to trace the geographical origin of cocoa beans and classify cocoa or chocolate based on specific quality attributes. The integration of instrumental and sensory attributes is important to establish robust geographical indications. There is a need for a more rapid and non-destructive analytical approach to modernize traditional traceability methods.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Yue Su, Mingxing Yang
Summary: With the development of the gem trade, the origin information of nephrite has become an important consideration and heavily influences its price. However, accurate origin determination is difficult due to similarities in appearance, composition, and spectroscopy. Through the use of LA-ICP-MS and LDA strategies, the origin of nephrite can be determined with high accuracy. The study also analyzes the performance of the three LDA strategies and discusses their potential applications. Evaluation: 8/10
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Aron Torok, Matthew Gorton, Ching-Hua Yeh, Peter Czine, Peter Balogh
Summary: The value of Geographical Indications (GIs) to consumers is compared to leading manufacturer's brands in a study of sausages in Hungary, with results showing that GIs can generate higher consumer value. However, consumers' taste preferences may not align with GI specifications. The study also identifies two consumer segments, with the majority valuing the GI label and a minority being brand conscious.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Linards Klavins, Inessa Maaga, Maris Bertins, Anne Linn Hykkerud, Katja Karppinen, Ceslovas Bobinas, Heikki M. Salo, Nga Nguyen, Henriikka Salminen, Karina Stankevica, Maris Klavins
Summary: This study analyzed the elemental and isotopic composition of bilberries from Northern Europe and commercially available blueberry samples worldwide, showing detectable differences in element values in bilberries and potential use of isotope ratios for authenticity testing of blueberries. Pollution was not detected in any of the samples, indicating the impact of different growth conditions and geochemical differences on bilberry composition.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maria Luisa Astolfi, Federico Marini, Maria Agostina Frezzini, Lorenzo Massimi, Anna Laura Capriotti, Carmela Maria Montone, Silvia Canepari
Summary: This study utilized multielement analysis and chemometric tools to characterize 237 extra-virgin olive oil samples from 15 regions of Italy, and found that chemometric methods coupled with ICP-MS have the potential to discriminate and characterize the different types of EVOO.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Spiros A. Drivelos, Georgios P. Danezis, Michal Halagarda, Stanislaw Popek, Constantinos A. Georgiou
Summary: This study analyzed the rare earth and trace element content of 93 honeys of different botanical types and origins using ICP-MS. Discriminant Analysis was successful in classifying both botanical type and geographical origin, while Cluster Analysis only worked for botanical type. Probabilistic Neural Network analysis correctly classified 85.3% of samples based on geographical origin and 73.3% based on organic characterization. A Partial Least Squares model was constructed with a prediction accuracy of over 95%, using information from rare earths and trace elements for classification of honey samples.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Lisa Clodoveo, Ahmed Yangui, Mahdi Fendri, Simona Giordano, Pasquale Crupi, Filomena Corbo
Summary: Tunisia is one of the largest olive oil-producing countries in the world, with the largest certified organic olive-producing areas. The objective of the paper is to evaluate the impact of geographical indications on the olive oil industry and propose five strategic guidelines to support sustainable development goals.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Vincenzina Fusco, Francesca Fanelli, Daniele Chieffi
Summary: This review focuses on the DNA-based techniques for authenticating probiotic, PDO, and PGI fermented foods and beverages. The specific DNA markers of microorganisms have been used for authentication, and advanced detection tools such as propidium monoazide (PMA) real-time PCR and DNA-based lab-on-a-chips are promising for on-time and quantitative detection. PCR-DGGE and metagenomics combined with PMA are valuable for fingerprinting microbial communities and detecting mislabeled species. These methods need to be combined with PMA, culturomics, or flow cytometry for enumeration of viable microorganisms.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Bernardo Duarte, Juliana Melo, Renato Mamede, Joao Carreiras, Andreia Figueiredo, Vanessa F. Fonseca, Miguel Leao de Sousa, Anabela B. Silva
Summary: Food fraud is a concern for consumers, and developing traceability and authenticity tools are crucial for depicting the certification status of PGI products. The research found that using pulp multielement signatures and VIP-PLS-DA method can effectively discriminate different apple varieties and origins, providing information about product authenticity and nutritional value to consumers.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Mahmoud Abdel-Gawad, Bedeir Ali-El-Dein, Emad Elsobky, Sanjeev Mehta, Naimet Alsaigh, Thomas Knoll, Mustafa Kura, Guido Kamphuis, Sameh Alhayek, Khaled Alkohlany, Noor Buchholz, Manoj Monga
Summary: In the process of urinary stone formation, a variety of heavy metals and trace elements have been identified. The types and concentrations of these elements vary between different countries. Conventional stone analysis techniques cannot identify stone micro-elements or the concentrations of heavy metals and trace elements, requiring specific tools like ICP-OES. Further research on the microelemental structure of urinary stones could lead to new strategies for prevention and recurrence of stone formation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Li-ping Chen, Hong-yu Zhu, Yun-fei Li, Ying Zhang, Wei Zhang, Ling-chun Yang, Hong Yin, Chun-yan Dong, Ying Wang
Summary: Geographical traceability of the highly valued wild edible mushroom T. ganbajun was examined using multielement analysis and multivariate statistics methods in Yunnan province, China. Thirteen elements were analyzed and used as chemical indicators to determine geographical origins, with successful results in distinguishing different origins of T. ganbajun.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Giuseppe Sammarco, Daniele Bardin, Federica Quaini, Chiara Dall'Asta, Joscha Christmann, Philipp Weller, Michele Suman
Summary: The quality of Italian hazelnuts is guaranteed by certificates, but fraudulent producers often blend or substitute them with cheaper and lower quality hazelnuts from other countries. This study used GC-IMS technique to investigate the hazelnut chain and found that it can be a rapid and cost-effective strategy to address authenticity issues.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Luigi Ruggiero, Maria Chiara Fontanella, Carmine Amalfitano, Gian Maria Beone, Paola Adamo
Summary: Multielement analysis and chemometric methods were used to differentiate Sorrento lemon juices based on geographical origin. By analyzing essential and non-essential elements, PCA and S-LDA successfully grouped lemon juices from different farms, achieving high accuracy and external validation.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Aishah A. Ekhzaimy, Afshan Masood, Hicham Benabdelkamel, Tasnem Elhassan, Mohthash Musambil, Assim A. Alfadda
Summary: Liraglutide treatment reduces HbA1c levels and improves cardiovascular metabolic profile in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by reducing systemic chronic inflammatory state and oxidative stress.
DIABETES & VASCULAR DISEASE RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biology
Muhammad Mujammami, Mohamed Rafiullah, Assim A. Alfadda, Khalid Akkour, Ibrahim O. Alanazi, Afshan Masood, Mohthash Musambil, Hani Alhalal, Maria Arafah, Anas M. Abdel Rahman, Hicham Benabdelkamel
Summary: This study investigated the role of diabetes in endometrial cancer using a proteomic approach and identified differentially expressed proteins that may be related to cancer metastasis.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Domenico Amico, Antonella Tassone, Nicola Pirrone, Francesca Sprovieri, Attilio Naccarato
Summary: This article reviews the recent progress in the determination of environmental Hg using microextraction techniques, covering various environmental compartments such as air, water, soil, and biota. Microextraction techniques are simple, reliable, and environmentally sustainable, with great analytical potential. Future research should focus on addressing issues such as in-situ sampling, the use of natural materials, and obtaining traceable and comparable data.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lucia Bartella, Marcos Bouza, Priscilla Rocio-Bautista, Leonardo Di Donna, Juan F. Garcia-Reyes, Antonio Molina-Diaz
Summary: Ambient mass spectrometry is an alternative to classical mass spectrometry that allows fast, in-situ, and high-throughput analysis of samples with minimal sample pretreatment. This study explores the capability of different ambient ionization sources to analyze raw wine for quality control purposes. The spectra obtained from these sources showed the ability to classify and differentiate wine samples based on various compounds, including organic acids, phenolic acids, derivatives, and low-molecular-mass flavonoids. The plasma-based methods offer the advantage of solventless analysis, while the paper spray (PS) approach provides a richer MS profile.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lina A. Dahabiyeh, Muhammad Mujammami, Reem H. AlMalki, Tawfiq Arafat, Hicham Benabdelkamel, Assim A. Alfadda, Anas M. Abdel Rahman
Summary: This study used mass spectrometry-based lipid profiling to investigate the changes in lipid metabolism in the serum of healthy individuals after taking a single dose of metformin. The results showed significant alterations in lipid species involved in arachidonic acid metabolism, steroid hormone biosynthesis, and glycerophospholipid metabolism. These findings provide insights into the pleiotropic effects of metformin in various diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mysoon M. Al-Ansari, Shereen M. Aleidi, Afshan Masood, Eman A. Alnehmi, Mai Abdel Jabar, Maha Almogren, Mohammed Alshaker, Hicham Benabdelkamel, Anas M. Abdel Rahman
Summary: This study investigated sensitive and specific LBMD-associated protein biomarkers in patients diagnosed with ON and OP. The results identified distinctive proteomics profiles between the control, ON, and OP groups, as well as significant dysregulation in a panel of proteins common among the three groups. A comparison of proteins showed differences in their levels between ON and the control group, as well as between ON and OP. These findings provide potential protein biomarkers for further research on bone health and OP progression.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lucia Bartella, Fabio Mazzotti, Ines Rosita Talarico, Giuseppina De Luca, Ilaria Santoro, Mario Prejano, Costanza Riccioni, Tiziana Marino, Leonardo Di Donna
Summary: The structural characterization and antioxidant ability of a new flavonoid from bergamot fruit have been investigated. The new molecule, named peripolin, possesses strong antioxidant behavior and shows higher activity compared to other flavonoids present in the fruit. This study provides important insights into the antioxidant characteristics of bergamot fruit.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Analytical
Attilio Naccarato
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Chemistry, Analytical
Rosangela Elliani, Antonio Tagarelli, Attilio Naccarato
Summary: This study proposes a new method for quantifying BTs, BTRs, and BSAs in tap water, river water, and wastewater. The method combines microextraction by packed sorbent (MEPS) and programmed temperature vaporization-gas chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (PTV-GC-QqQ-MS). Experimental design and principal component analysis (PCA) were used to optimize the variables affecting the performance of MEPS and PTV injection. The method achieved good linearity, accuracy, and precision, with LODs between 0.005 and 0.85 μg/L. The greenness of the procedure was assessed using Analytical Eco-Scale, GAPI, and AGREEprep metrics. The satisfactory results obtained with real water samples demonstrate the method's applicability for monitoring campaigns and exposome studies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Attilio Naccarato, Maria Luigia Vommaro, Domenico Amico, Francesca Sprovieri, Nicola Pirrone, Antonio Tagarelli, Anita Giglio
Summary: The increasing use of agrochemicals has led to metal contamination of soils and waters, raising concerns about their transfer in the food chain. This study investigated the accumulation and biomagnification of various elements in beetles exposed to herbicides and fertilizers. Results showed that the fertilizer application was the main cause of rare earth elements accumulation, and toxic elements were also present in herbicide-treated beetles. The biomagnification of certain elements suggested a high potential for food web transfer in agroecosystems. Gender differences were found in element concentrations and phenotypic traits, indicating varying element uptake and excretion between males and females. The findings highlight the importance of setting limits for metals and rare earth elements in agrochemicals to protect species and maintain soil health in agroecosystems.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Antonella Tassone, Olivier Magand, Attilio Naccarato, Maria Martino, Domenico Amico, Francesca Sprovieri, Hippolyte Leuridan, Yann Bertrand, Michel Ramonet, Nicola Pirrone, Aurelien Dommergue
Summary: More research effort is needed to understand the biogeochemical cycle of mercury (Hg), especially in the Southern Hemisphere and Tropics where monitoring sites are lacking. Continuous monitoring of Hg concentrations worldwide is important for evaluating the effectiveness of the Minamata Convention on Mercury (MCM) actions. A study conducted at the Amsterdam Island Observatory investigated the pathways of Hg in the remote southern Indian Ocean from 2013 to 2019, revealing the contribution of oceanic evasion and long-range transport events from southern Africa.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Attilio Naccarato, Rosangela Elliani, Antonio Tagarelli
Summary: The present study aimed to develop a simple method for quantitatively determining parabens and bisphenols in human saliva using methyl chloroformate as a derivatizing agent, followed by SPME and GC-QqQ-MS analysis with SRM. Two derivatization strategies were compared and optimized using multivariate analysis, and it was found that the use of methyl chloroformate provided better sensitivity than the classical acetic anhydride derivatization. The performance of the derivatized analytes' sorption process was good using the overcoated fiber (PDMS/DVB/PDMS). The method showed satisfactory results in terms of linearity, limit of quantitation, accuracy, and precision for all parabens and bisphenols, making it a suitable approach for routine biomonitoring purposes.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2023)
