This chapter explores the significance of isotopic ratio analysis in verifying the authenticity and quality of food sources. Concerns are escalating regarding the integrity of food products and the potential for manipulation within global supply networks. This discourse highlights the significance of contemporary methodologies such as Liquid Chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) in discerning the origins of food, the processes of its production, and its quality assessment. This chapter delves into the realm of stable isotopes, such as carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen, presenting them as intrinsic markers of nature, and the influence of environmental elements like soil composition, climatic conditions, and farming methodologies can be observed in these isotopes. This chapter also explains the application of blockchain technology, interdisciplinary methods like DNA analysis and chemometrics alongside machine learning (ML), to improve data understanding and compliance with regulations. The examination of ethical considerations, fostering trust among consumers, and upholding elevated global standards is likewise discussed. This chapter explores different methodologies, illustrating the application of isotopic analysis in tackling fraud, enhancing transparency, and ensuring food quality within an ever-evolving market landscape.

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Isotopic Ratio Analysis for Tracing Food Origin and Quality

  • Dipjyoti Sharma,
  • Abhilash Bharadwaj,
  • Pollobi Porasar,
  • Supriya Sahani,
  • Syed Tohshin Ishtiyak,
  • Rashmita Gogoi,
  • Darshana Hazarika,
  • Suman Lamichhane,
  • Koushik Nandan Dutta

摘要

This chapter explores the significance of isotopic ratio analysis in verifying the authenticity and quality of food sources. Concerns are escalating regarding the integrity of food products and the potential for manipulation within global supply networks. This discourse highlights the significance of contemporary methodologies such as Liquid Chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) in discerning the origins of food, the processes of its production, and its quality assessment. This chapter delves into the realm of stable isotopes, such as carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen, presenting them as intrinsic markers of nature, and the influence of environmental elements like soil composition, climatic conditions, and farming methodologies can be observed in these isotopes. This chapter also explains the application of blockchain technology, interdisciplinary methods like DNA analysis and chemometrics alongside machine learning (ML), to improve data understanding and compliance with regulations. The examination of ethical considerations, fostering trust among consumers, and upholding elevated global standards is likewise discussed. This chapter explores different methodologies, illustrating the application of isotopic analysis in tackling fraud, enhancing transparency, and ensuring food quality within an ever-evolving market landscape.