Development of Analytical Methodologies to Determine the Elemental Profile of Saffron for Geographical Origin Assessment Studies

• Abstract:

  In the present study, analytical methodologies based on inductively coupled plasma – mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) were developed for the determination of the elemental profile of saffron as a tool for its geographical traceability. Due to the high commercial price of the spice, special focus was paid in using only a minute amount of sample (30 mg).
• Keywords:

  saffron, geographical origin, elemental profile, ICP-MS
• Download:

  IMEKO-TC23-2016-063.pdf
• DOI:

  _unreg_tc23-2016.063

Event details:

• IMEKO TC:

  TC23
• Event name:

  2nd IMEKOFOODS Conference
• Title:

  Metrology Promoting Objective and Measurable Food Quality and Safety

• Place:

  Benevento, ITALY
• Time:

  2 October 2016 - 10 October 2016