Article
Food Science & Technology
C. Perez-Gonzalez, C. Salvo-Comino, F. Martin-Pedrosa, M. L. Rodriguez-Mendez, C. Garcia-Cabezon
Summary: This study aimed to develop an impedimetric electronic tongue (ET) for the dairy industry, with enhanced sensitivity and selectivity using silver nanoparticles and enzymes. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of the signals allowed discrimination of milks with different characteristics, and the ET signals were correlated with physicochemical parameters. The study confirmed the high cross-selectivity of the system, enabling the development of classification models and correlations between the ET and physicochemical parameters.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Yulan Tian, Ping Wang, Liping Du, Chunsheng Wu
Summary: Taste, as a natural chemical sensation, is of great significance to organismal survival. The advancements in gustatory biosensing technologies have provided unprecedented opportunities for the development of bioelectronic tongues (BioETs). This review summarizes the recent advances in BioETs for gustation detection, including technical architectures, target tastes, sensing elements, and future development trends.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Coral Salvo-Comino, Patricia Martin-Bartolome, Jose Luis Pura, Clara Perez-Gonzalez, Fernando Martin-Pedrosa, Cristina Garcia-Cabezon, Maria Luz Rodriguez-Mendez
Summary: Recent advances in the field of electronic tongues have led to the development of a voltammetric bioelectronic tongue specifically designed for analyzing milk. The performance of the multisensor system has been improved by incorporating biosensors with silver nanomaterials. It has been shown that silver nanowires provide a more effective platform for immobilizing biomolecules than silver nanoparticles, resulting in enhanced sensitivity and detection limits. Two multi-sensor systems have been developed, with the AgNW/bioET system outperforming the AgNP/bioET system in terms of discrimination capabilities.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Clara Perez-Gonzalez, Coral Salvo-Comino, Fernando Martin-Pedrosa, Cristina Garcia-Cabezon, Maria Luz Rodriguez-Mendez
Summary: An innovative bioelectronic tongue (bioET) for milk analysis has been developed, utilizing potentiometric biosensors based on specific enzymes and nanomaterials. By immobilizing enzymes on carboxylated polyvinyl chloride membranes combined with gold nanoparticles, the biosensors exhibit excellent sensitivity and reproducibility. The bioET can efficiently discriminate different classes of milk and simultaneously assess multiple physicochemical parameters, demonstrating its potential in the dairy industry.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joshua T. Atkinson, Lin Su, Xu Zhang, George N. Bennett, Jonathan J. Silberg, Caroline M. Ajo-Franklin
Summary: In this study, biosensors that produce electrical readouts with fast detection times were developed by combining synthetic biology and materials engineering. Escherichia coli were programmed to produce an electrical current in response to specific chemicals, allowing for rapid detection of thiosulfate and an endocrine disruptor. This new platform provides design rules for sensing various chemicals and offers a potential solution for safeguarding ecological and human health.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joon-Kyu Han, Sang-Chan Park, Ji-Man Yu, Jae-Hyuk Ahn, Yang-Kyu Choi
Summary: The study demonstrates a novel biomimicked neuromorphic sensor for an electronic tongue, which can simultaneously detect ion concentrations and encode spike signals to mimic biological neurons in a neural network. pH-sensitive and sodium-sensitive artificial gustatory neurons are implemented using different sensing materials, and a sensitivity control inspired by biological sensory neurons is demonstrated.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
A. K. Jayaram, A. M. Pappa, S. Ghosh, Z. A. Manzer, W. C. Traberg, T. P. J. Knowles, S. Daniel, R. M. Owens
Summary: Cell membranes play a crucial role in cellular functioning, driving fundamental understanding of biological processes. Current research focuses on biomembrane systems and electronic substrates to create biomimetic conditions and enhance detection sensitivity. Conducting polymers, as electroactive polymers, show promise for advancing bioelectronics devices and have potential impact on biomedical applications.
TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hu Li, Shaochun Gu, Qianmin Zhang, Enming Song, Tairong Kuang, Feng Chen, Xinge Yu, Lingqian Chang
Summary: Biofluids contain biochemical components that are important for human health. Analyzing biofluids with micro/nanostructured bioelectronic devices can provide valuable information for diagnosis and treatment. The development of these devices represents a significant breakthrough in the field.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jin-Young Jeong, Yeon Kyung Cha, Sae Ryun Ahn, Junghyun Shin, Yoonji Choi, Tai Hyun Park, Seunghun Hong
Summary: This study developed an ultrasensitive artificial sweet taste bioelectronic tongue based on the T1R2 VFT of a human sweet taste receptor, which can detect sweet substances down to 0.1 fM and selectively discriminate them from other taste substances. The device was able to monitor the response of the sweet taste receptor to sweet substances in real food environments and evaluate the effects of inhibitors and enhancers on sweet taste receptors. Additionally, it demonstrated long-term storability and reusability, showing promise for various basic research and industrial applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun Young Hwang, Kyung Ho Kim, Sung Eun Seo, Youngju Nam, Sanghee Jwa, Inwoo Yang, Tai Hyun Park, Oh Seok Kwon, Seung Hwan Lee
Summary: A bioelectronic tongue system is developed to characterize the agonism and antagonism of bitter taste receptors through the combination of human bitter taste receptors with nanodiscs and graphene field-effect transistors. The system can sensitively detect bitter agonists and evaluate antagonism-based bitterness masking. This is of great importance in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dannielle M. Cox-Pridmore, Fernando A. Castro, S. Ravi P. Silva, Patrizia Camelliti, Yunlong Zhao
Summary: Heart diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Recent developments in bioelectronics offer the potential to overcome limitations in cardiovascular tissue engineering and produce physiologically relevant tissue for cardiovascular research and medicine. This review highlights the advances in cardiovascular-based bioelectronics, including discussions on bioelectronic therapies, advantageous materials, and interface models for in vitro and in vivo applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Liu, Yeon Kyung Cha, Yoonji Choi, Sang-Eun Lee, Guangxian Wang, Shancang Zhao, Tai Hyun Park, Yuan Liu, Seunghun Hong
Summary: We have developed a hydrogel-based bioelectronic tongue for the sensitive assessment of umami intensity in fish extract samples. The tongue showed a sensitive detection of umami substances down to 1 fM, covering the human taste threshold. Besides, it significantly reduced non-specific binding and exhibited long-term stability, making it suitable for detecting umami substances in fish extract samples.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Siew Fang Wong, Sook Mei Khor
Summary: A novel colorimetric nanobiosensor array was developed for rapid and accurate detection and differentiation of foodborne amides, showing practical potential for food safety monitoring. The sensor array successfully discriminated target analytes based on their chemical properties and types, even at ultra-low concentrations, and achieved 100% correct classification for non-targeted analytes.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xi Chen, Aleksandr Noy
Summary: Bioelectronic devices play a crucial role in medical diagnostics, therapeutics delivery, and chronic symptoms monitoring, but their performance is hindered by surface fouling. Researchers are exploring principles and strategies to prevent fouling and enhance device performance through various antifouling approaches.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Antonio Riul, Anerise de Barros, Gabriel Gaal, Maria L. Braunger, Mawin J. Jimenez, Carlos Avila-Avendano, Varlei Rodrigues, Monica Jung de Andrade, Manuel Quevedo-Lopez, Fernando Alvarez, Ray H. Baughman
Summary: Self-healing materials play a crucial role in the development of next-generation multifunctional wearables and IoT appliances. The layer-by-layer technique allows for homogeneous dispersion of materials on various matrices, while the addition of conductive fillers enables the creation of thin film composites with controlled conductivity and healing ability under ambient conditions. Achieving a delicate balance among electrical, mechanical, and structural characteristics is essential for the design of conductive self-healing composites. The application of these composites in a self-healing e-tongue demonstrates their potential for solving technological challenges.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Manuel Alvarez-Orti, Jose Emilio Pardo, Gema Cascos, Ramiro Sanchez, Jesus Lozano, Daniel Martin-Vertedor
Summary: Almonds can be roasted before oil extraction to improve sensory properties, but excessive thermal treatments may cause the appearance of undesirable volatile compounds. This study analyzed oils from almonds subjected to different roasting treatments and used an electronic nose to classify and quantify the burned defect. Results showed that roasting treatments caused changes in the sensory properties and the content of volatile compounds in roasted almond oils. The electronic nose was able to effectively classify the oils and quantify the burned defect.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Elisabet Martin-Tornero, Juan Diego Barea-Ramos, Jesus Lozano, Isabel Duran-Meras, Daniel Martin-Vertedor
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the evolution of the quality of virgin olive oil stored in different containers over a defined period of time using a non-destructive technique, the electronic-nose (E-nose), to predict its organoleptic characteristics. The results showed that oil stored in dark glass bottles and green polyethylene bottles started showing defects after 12 and 15 weeks, respectively, while oil stored in tin containers maintained its quality throughout the 21-month storage period. A total of 31 volatile compounds were identified and the volatile profiles in different containers during storage were studied. The E-nose data, combined with partial least squares (PLS) regression, were able to build a predictive model to quantify sensory defect values, indicating its potential as a suitable tool to support sensory evaluation.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ana Isabel Quilez-Molina, Suset Barroso-Solares, Violeta Hurtado-Garcia, Jose Alejandro Heredia-Guerrero, Maria Luz Rodriguez-Mendez, Miguel Angel Rodriguez-Perez, Javier Pinto
Summary: The immobilization of CuNPs into a PCL matrix via electrospinning effectively prevents oxidation and ensures long-term catalytic activity. The PCL-2.5Cu composite shows high reusability, retaining the high elimination capability for at least five cycles.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ramiro Sanchez, Francisco Perez-Nevado, Sara Martillanes, Ismael Montero-Fernandez, Jesus Lozano, Daniel Martin-Vertedor
Summary: This study used an electronic nose to analyze the sensory quality and volatile profile of table olives inoculated with different mold strains. The results showed that mold inoculation caused abnormal fermentation with mold and humidity defects. The electronic nose was able to classify and distinguish the inoculated olives based on their alterations caused by different mold strains.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elisabeta-Irina Geana, Corina Teodora Ciucure, Irina Mirela Apetrei, Maria Lisa Clodoveo, Constantin Apetrei
Summary: This study presents a methodology for distinguishing olive oil and extra-virgin olive oil from other vegetable oils using targeted and untargeted high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) analysis of phenolic and triterpenic compounds, coupled with multivariate statistical analysis. Certain phenolic compounds, coumaric acids, apigenin, pinocembrin, hydroxytyrosol, and maslinic acid, were found to be potential biomarkers of olive oil, with higher levels present in extra-virgin olive oil compared to other vegetable oils. Principal component analysis (PCA) and heat map profiles based on the HRMS data were able to discriminate olive oils from other vegetable oils. This methodology could be applied for authenticity and classification purposes, considering factors such as variety, geographical origin, and adulteration practices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Irina Georgiana Munteanu, Constantin Apetrei
Summary: The classification and authentication of olive oils based on their biological or geographic origin is crucial for public health and the market. This study explored the use of cyclic voltammograms (CVs) obtained from electrochemical sensors to discriminate and classify vegetable oils. The results show that this method enables clear differentiation of oils from different origins.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ali Khorramifar, Mansour Rasekh, Hamed Karami, Jesus Lozano, Marek Gancarz, Ewa Lazuka, Grzegorz Lagod
Summary: The activities of enzymes such as alpha-amylase, beta-amylase, sucrose synthase, and invertase are influenced by storage conditions, affecting the starch structure and sugar content of potatoes, thus impacting their quality. Storage in a warehouse is a common and effective method to maintain the freshness and sweetness of potatoes after harvest. Smart monitoring and evaluation of potato quality during storage can improve freshness.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Ali Khorramifar, Hamed Karami, Larisa Lvova, Alireza Kolouri, Ewa Lazuka, Magdalena Pilat-Rozek, Grzegorz Lagod, Jose Ramos, Jesus Lozano, Mohammad Kaveh, Yousef Darvishi
Summary: Nowadays, the electronic nose (e-nose) is gaining attention for its ability to detect and differentiate various gases and odors using a limited number of sensors. It has applications in environmental control, process control, and odor-control systems. This paper investigates e-noses and their sensors for detecting environmental contaminants. Among different types of sensors, metal oxide semiconductor (MOX) sensors are suitable for detecting volatile compounds in air at ppm and sub-ppm levels. The advantages and disadvantages of MOX sensors and solutions to the problems are addressed, and research in environmental contamination monitoring is overviewed. The literature review discusses various applications and effective solutions, but the main limitation is the complexity and lack of specific standards, which can be corrected with appropriate data processing methods.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alexandra Virginia Bounegru, Constantin Apetrei
Summary: This review examines the various tyrosinase immobilization techniques for the development of electrochemical biosensors. Cross-linking immobilization is deemed the most feasible and economical approach, with advantages such as enhanced biosensor performance characteristics and the ability to select reagents and immobilization steps. Recent research has also focused on new immobilization strategies, including cross-linked enzyme aggregates (CLEAs) and magnetic cross-linked enzyme aggregates (mCLEAs).
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gema Cascos, Juan Diego Barea-Ramos, Ismael Montero-Fernandez, Antonio Ruiz-Canales, Jesus Lozano, Daniel Martin-Vertedor
Summary: Californian-style black olives can undergo chemical changes during sterilization, affecting their sensory and phenol characteristics. Flavoured hydrocolloids were used to stuff the olives and different thermal sterilization treatments were applied to assess sensory categories. The results showed that the electronic nose could discriminate between olives with different aromas, and the PLS-DA analysis accurately classified the samples. The E-nose could be used in the industry to determine olives with the highest quality based on their aroma and phenol profile.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Juan Diego Barea-Ramos, Jose Pedro Santos, Jesus Lozano, Maria Jose Rodriguez, Ismael Montero-Fernandez, Daniel Martin-Vertedor
Summary: Valencian paella is a famous dish from Valencia, Spain, made with rice and various ingredients. This study aimed to evaluate the aromas produced during the formation of socarrat in paella rice using an E-nose, and validate it through sensory analysis and gas chromatography. The results showed changes in fruity, sweet, and roasted aromas, as well as an increase in acrylamide content during the cooking process. The E-nose was sensitive to these changes and showed strong clustering patterns.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Marta Mesias, Juan Diego Barea-Ramos, Jesus Lozano, Francisco J. Morales, Daniel Martin-Vertedor
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of an experimental electronic nose (E-nose) as a predictive tool for detecting the formation of chemical process contaminants in roasted almonds. The aromas of roasted almonds were detected by using the electronic device, and positive aromas were related to the intensity of the almond odour and the roasted aroma, while negative ones were linked to a burnt smell resulting from high-intensity thermal treatments. The electronic signals obtained by the E-nose were correlated with the content of acrylamide, HMF, and furfural, suggesting that the E-nose can predict the presence of these contaminants in roasted almonds.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Felix Melendez, Ramiro Sanchez, Juan Alvaro Fernandez, Yaiza Belacortu, Francisco Bermudez, Patricia Arroyo, Daniel Martin-Vertedor, Jesus Lozano
Summary: This study designed an electronic system (TOMATO-NOSE) to control tomato ripening before harvesting and detect fungal infection. The system consists of sensors, a camera, and a smartphone application. The analysis of the olfactory pattern and images showed that TOMATO-NOSE is an effective tool.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Saman Alvandi, Seyed Saeid Mohtasebi, Mahmoud Omid, Mohammad Hosseinpour-Zarnaq
Summary: An intelligent system combining machine vision and artificial neural networks was developed to classify and clean N. sativa seeds and its impurities. The results demonstrated the feasibility of this approach in real-time cleaning and suggested its potential use in detecting, classifying, and automatically cleaning other similar seeds.
SPANISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ana Isabel Quilez-Molina, Suset Barroso-Solares, Violeta Hurtado-Garcia, Jose Alejandro Heredia-Guerrero, Maria Luz Rodriguez-Mendez, Miguel Angel Rodriguez-Perez, Javier Pinto
Summary: The immobilization of copper nano-particles (CuNPs) into a polycaprolactone (PCL) matrix via electrospinning is an effective method to enhance stability and catalytic activity for the degradation of chlorpyrifos pesticide.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
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.
