The modernization of agriculture, the development of sophisticated food processing and storage techniques, and the global shipping of food ingredients and processed foods have created a multi-billion dollar food industry.
However, this growth is also accompanied by increasing concerns about food safety, authenticity and fraud, increasing the need for sophisticated food verification processes.
Download this list to learn more about the techniques used for food analysis, including:
- Spectroscopic techniques
- Chromatographic and electrophoretic methods
- Capillary electrophoresis and biosensors
Listicle Current Analytical Techniques in Food Science Srividya Kailasam, PhD The modernization of agriculture, the development of sophisticated food processing and storage techniques, and the shipping of food ingredients and processed foods around the globe have created a multibillion-dollar food industry. However, this growth has been accompanied by increasing concerns about food safety, authenticity, and fraud. The availability of dietary supplements also presents opportunities as well as new challenges related to human health. Numerous regulations have been enacted by government and non-governmental bodies to ensure the quality and safety of food, and compliance with these usually relies on “food testing” using modern scientific techniques. Numerous studies are conducted to examine various aspects such as: • Physical description • Chemical composition • Sensory evaluation • Authenticity • Contamination In this listicle, we will explore some of the established aspects and techniques of food analysis. Sample Preparation As with any analysis, sample preparation plays an important role in ensuring the selectivity and sensitivity of the results obtained. 1 Image credit: iStock
