Springer Theses: New Analytical Methods

Lerma García, María Jesús

This thesis presents new methods for the characterization of vegetable oils, with focus in olive oil, according to geographical and botanical origin, genetic variety and other issues influencing product quality. A wide variety of analytical techniques have been employed, such as various chromatographic techniques (different gas and liquid chromatography methods), an electronic nose, infrared spectroscopy and expert-panel evaluation. Several families of minor compounds, with interest as adulteration markers, have been used for method development, including tocopherols, sterols, phenolics, alcohols, proteins and others. Most methods have been enhanced by the application of multivariate chemometrics. The proposed analytical techniques are of interest to investigate fraudulent actions and practices which are detrimental to product quality.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2012-08-01

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783642314179

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-31418-6

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 220