Analyzing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to assess food and beverage quality throughout the supply chain

Join this upcoming webinar to learn how to improve the sensitivity of VOC analysis using SPME–trap, and how this can be applied to food and beverage samples

23 Jan 2020
Carrie Haslam
Associate Editor

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In this webinar, learn how the sensitivity of VOC analysis can be improved using SPME–trap, and how it can be applied to analyze food and beverage samples. Dr. Natasha Spadafora will explain how common problems associated with sampling foods and beverages, such as wide dynamic ranges of components and removing unwanted components, can be overcome.

Spadafora will also explore the powerful combination of preconcentration, GC×GC and time-of-flight mass spectrometry to show how this can address complex profiling applications that are out of reach for traditional GC–MS.

Watch this webinar to learn:

  • How trap-based SPME can be used to assess the freshness of harvested food products.
  • How combining thermal desorption with a human sensory panel can be used to assess the aroma of fruits.
  • How high-capacity sorptive extraction used in conjunction with a focusing trap is a compelling alternative to traditional headspace extraction.
  • How, using advanced preconcentration and extraction with GC×GC, time-of-flight mass spectrometry and powerful software processing can be applied to complex biological matrices for accurate terpene profiling.
  • How SPME–trap with enrichment significantly enhances sensitivity, providing more confident profiling of foods and beverages for their taste and odor.

The live webinar takes place on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at:

16:00 GMT
11:00 EST
08:00 PST
17:00 CET

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Food and Beverage AnalyzersFood and Beverage Analyzers are commonly used to provide information about the chemical composition, structure and physical properties of food materials.Food and Beverage ProcessingFood and Beverage Processing involves the preparation of food products for further analysis. Typical instrumentation includes blanchers, color sorters, cookers, grinders, and refrigeration. These are used to replicate the processes commonly used in the commercial preparation of food and beverages.Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals that have a low boiling point. Some VOCs are harmful to human health, whereas others can be used to determine the shelf-life of foods samples. Food TestingFood testing refers to a variety experiments including PCR, mass spectrometry, processing, QuEChERS, analyzing and Kjeldahl.Alcoholic BeveragesThe analysis of alcoholic beverages involves testing their composition, quality, and safety, including alcohol content, flavor compounds, and impurities. This is essential for quality control and regulatory compliance. Explore tools for alcoholic beverage testing in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.Beverage AnalysisBeverage analysis involves testing and evaluating the composition, quality, and safety of drinks, from alcoholic beverages to soft drinks. Techniques like chromatography and spectroscopy are commonly used to analyze flavors, nutrients, contaminants, and additives. Browse our peer-reviewed product directory to find the best beverage analysis tools, compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.