1726-1750 of 2025 Resource Library
1726-1750 of 2025 Resource Library
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Introduction Acrylamide is a probable carcinogen organic compound that is found in some foods that are cooked at elevated temperatures. It’s origins are due to the condensation of the amino acid asparagine and glucose as part of Maillard reaction. In …
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Introduction Aflatoxin B1 is considered to be the most genotoxic of the mycotoxins, and, when ingested by cows, is converted to aflatoxin M1 which has been shown to cause liver cancer in certain animals. … Analysis of Aflatoxins by …
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Introduction Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are prevalent in a number of environmental matrices, and are created as a result of the combustion of fossil fuels. PAHs are water soluble and toxic to invertebrate aquatic organisms. They have also …
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Introduction Semivolatile organic compounds are readily found in the environment, and pose a threat to human and animal health. As such, most nations have placed limits on the amount and types of SVOCs that can be released into the environment, owing to …
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Introduction Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemically diverse and abundant in nature. Biogenic VOCs are present in and emitted by most plant parts and play an essential role in plant communication, pollinator/predator attraction, plant-bacterial …
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Introduction Thallium is considered one of the most toxic heavy metals and a cumulative poison that can cause adverse health effects and degenerative changes in many organs. The main threat to humans is through occupational exposure and environmental …
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Introduction BTEX are regulated toxic compounds while benzene is also an EPA target carcinogen. The investigation of these compounds, especially in drinking water at low levels, is critical to protect public health. This application note focuses on …
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Introduction In this work, samples were digested with aqua regia using reflux conditions according to DIN method 38414. After proper dilution of the digested sample solution, Hg was measured interference-free using SnCl2 as the reductant. The recoveries …
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Introduction Customer complaints of odors within a new car are rising with the increasing number of new car buyers. Although odors can be subjective, it is now well known that the new car smell is the result of chemicals emitted from the in-vehicle …
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Introduction This method outlines the analysis of volatile organic compounds in a variety of solid waste matrices including various air sampling trapping media, ground and surface water, soils, and sediments among others. The method requires not only …
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Introduction Microwave sample preparation provides an efficient and clean sample preparation for multi-element analytical techniques such as ICP-OES and ICP-MS. As Microwave assisted digestion has evolved, so have the methodologies. EPA method 3052 is …
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Introduction Methyl-tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and the combination of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX), are routinely monitored in soil and ground water to determine whether petroleum contamination has occurred due to industrial runoff, …
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Introduction Major components of poultry feee such as moisture, protein, fat, and ash, can have a key influence on poultry growth or egg production. Therefore, accurate analysis of these nutritional parameters within the feed is highly important for …
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Introduction Corn is the most plentiful grain grown worldwide with over 1.09 billion metric tons produced in 2018.1 It is a versatile crop and can be found in a wide range of products such as foodstuffs, animal feed, ethanol and even bio-based plastics.2 …
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Introduction Soybean production has been increasing rapidly over the last few decades and, as such, soy and soy-related end products have become ever more pervasive in day to day life. In 2018, 347 million metric tons of soybeans were produced worldwide, …
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Introduction Wheat has historically been a staple food source for civilizations across the world and it is still currently grown on more land area than any other commercial crop. Global production is estimated at 777 million tons for 2019/20, breaking all …
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Introduction Compared to the more traditional cannabis flower, cannabis concentrate products, such as extracts, tinctures, edibles, waxes, and oils are becoming the most commonly used cannabis products that are legally manufactured for both medicinal …
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Introduction Performing frequent checks against production specifications allows feed millers to ensure quality of ruminant feed products. Ensuring nutritional composition is ideal for animal performance while reducing raw material costs. The Near …
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Introduction Veterinary drugs are used in animal production to treat diseases, prevent infection and protect growth of animals, which helps provide quality marketplace. However the uncontrolled use may cause heavy human disease so regulatory agencies …
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Introduction Ensuring the quality and consistency of coffee is vitally important, as it is one of the world’s most consumed beverages. The taste of a cup of coffee depends upon a number of factors, including the coffee bean utilized, as well as the …
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Introduction For food manufacturers and processors, it is important to be able to quantify the content of food products, including micronutrients, for both safety and quality reasons along with regulatory label-claim requirements, and ICP-OES is …
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Introduction With its great importance, milk is available in several different forms: fresh, boxed (ultraheat treated), powdered, and evaporated. The most commonly consumed form varies globally, being dependent on factors such as geography, culture, and …
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Introduction During the production of palm oil, 3-MCPD forms from the reaction of acylglycerol with the chloride ion (Cl-). 3-MCPD is a potentially carcinogenic compound, with a tolerable daily intake of 2 µg/kg of bodyweight. As a result, the palm oil …
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Introduction With the growing importance of domesticated animals as both a food source (i.e. livestock) as well as pets and service animals, their health is important. Therefore, it is imperative to monitor the nutrient content in animal feed. Nutrients …
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Introduction Rapid and accurate analytical methods are critical in brewing. The quality of the malt has a tremendous impact on the brewing process, and knowledge of key malt characteristics is vital. The near-infrared reflectance (NIR) technique is highly …