Automated food-flavour analysis using SIFT-MS

20 Jan 2026

Aroma compounds have diverse chemical functionalities, impart a wide range of favorable and unfavorable sensations to the human olfactory system, and have a wide range of sensory thresholds. Conventional analytical technologies, such as gas chromatography, often lack the combined time resolution and comprehensiveness of analysis required.

Discover the power of selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS) to conduct highly sensitive, highly specific and robust analysis of aroma compounds in air and headspace at trace concentrations. Learn how SIFT-MS can be applied to diverse high-throughput food analysis applications, including objective sensory analysis, authentication, and ingredient screening.

Syft Tracer

Syft Technologies

Syft Tracer is the next generation of real-time trace gas analysis. It delivers highly sensitivite, reproducible, and quantitative data with unparalleled performance stability.  Syft Tracer is optimized for high-throughput environments where 24/7 operation is the standard. SIFT-MS is built to solve the most difficult analytical challenges faced within a variety of industries and applications.  

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Mass SpectrometryMass spectrometry (MS) is a powerful analytical technique used to identify and quantify molecules based on the mass-to-charge ratio of gas-phase ions. It provides detailed information about the structure, composition, and properties of compounds and is widely used across fields such as environmental monitoring, materials science, drug discovery and development, food and beverage testing, and wider chemical research. Key MS techniques include tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS), liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LS-MS) and inductively coupled plasma (ICP-MS). Choosing from these wide range of techniques and technologies can be a daunting task, so keep up to date with scientific applications, performance expectations, and customer reviews here all in one place. Visit our product directory to receive quotes direct from the manufacturer. Food FlavoringsVolatile 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.