Current Analytical Techniques in Food Science

Listicle Current Analytical Techniques in Food Science Srividya Kailasam, PhD The modernization of agriculture, development of sophisticated techniques for processing and storing foods and shipment of both food ingredients and processed foods around the globe have created a mul tibillion- dollar food industry. However, this growth has been accompanied by increasing concerns over food safety, authenticity and fraud. The availability of dietary supplements also presents opportunities as well as new challenges in terms of human health. Numerous regulations have been issued by governmental and non-governmental agencies to ensure food quality and safety, and compliance with these typically rests on “food testing” using modern scientifi techniques. A plethora of studies are carried out to examine various aspects such as: • Physical description • Chemical composition • Sensory assessment • Authenticity • Contamination In this listicle, we will explore some of the well-established aspects of and techniques used for food analysis. Sample preparation As with any analysis, sample preparation plays an important part in ensuring selectivity and sensitivity in the results obtained. 1 Credit: iStock