The conventional method of determining pesticides in fats and oils (§64 LFGB-Method Collection) L00.00-34) uses a complicated procedure to separate the pesticide molecules from the fat molecules. It is known as GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography). After that, the large volume of solvent…
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Sources of Biphenyl and Anthraquinone in Coconut Oils
Substituted polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (SPAHs) are found everywhere in the environment due to their persistent and widespread sources. They are formed from their corresponding polycyclic aromatic polycarbons (PAHs). Biphenyl (BP) is found naturally in coal tar, crude oil (up to 0.4 mg/g)…
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Analysis of trimesium
Glyphosate a broad-spectrum herbicide (e.q. known as “roundup”) is worldwide primarily used in agriculture and horticulture. It is used in different formulations, consisting of the effective glyphosate(-anion) and a corresponding cation. Trimethylsulfonium(-cation) (trimesium) is a possible counter ion for the glyphosate(-anion). The…
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PiCA at the CRF2017
PiCA’s scientific team presented the results of two research project at the CRF (Chemical Reactions in Foods February 2017 in Prague) DETERMINATION OF THE ORIGIN FOR ANTHRAQUINONE IN ORGANIC TEA PRODUCTION , Dr. Anna Romanotto, Dr. Kathrin Gassert, PiCA GmbH Berlin, Berlin,…
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