Food Science

Determine authenticity quickly

Relaxometry has long been used in food science for a number of applications. Benchtop NMR can be used in similar methods but can also measure 1D 1H NMR to provide additional information of speciation, origin or authenticity of a sample.

Qualitative and quantitative (qNMR) methods are also possible to validate product claims.  For example,

  • Carbohydrate Content

  • Alcohol Percentage

  • Food Authenticity

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The authenticity of honey is becoming an increasing problem, with a speculated 25% or higher sample set being mixed with lower cost syrups like corn or rice either during or after production. This has resulted in a decrease in the price of honey for farmers and producers. The use of benchtop NMR spectrometers could provide an easy and automated way for producers to ensure the authenticity of honey.

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