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Using NMR-spectroscopy for wine authenticity tests
Project
Project code: BfR-LMS-02-G 1330-112
Contract period: 01.11.2004
- 30.06.2005
Purpose of research: Applied research
NMR-spectroscopy may be considered a fast-screening technique which is a reliable tool for the so-called food fingerprinting and provides detailed characterisation. With respect to quality, traceability and authenticity of food are subjects of great concern that gain in importance. The identification of geographical or botanical origin, of species and mode of production contributes to protect the economic interests of the consumer and to make him trust in the safety of food. Because of its notable feature to perform universal, nuclear-specific detection linked to information of outstanding quality and quantity, NMR-spectroscopy is a particularly appropriate authentification tool. “Profiling” by NMR-spectroscopy also allows identification of illegal additives (methanol, diethylene glycol) and detection of various other characteristics. It may be concluded that adopting this methodology would mean a valuable contribution to consumer’s protection.
Section overview
Subjects
- Viticulture
- Physiology of Nutrition
- Food Chemistry
- Biotechnology
