What are the mechanisms of mycotoxin adsorption and how can they be effectively controlled?
Mycotoxin adsorption refers to the passage of these fungal toxins, present in contaminated food, through the intestinal wall
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Sanger vs NGS sequencing: what are the differences and when should each method be used?
Sanger sequencing and NGS (next-generation sequencing) are two DNA analysis methods that allow for the precise identification of
Rancimat: a reference method for evaluating the oxidation stability of fats and
Rancimat is an accelerated analysis method for measuring the oxidation stability of fats and oils. It consists of
GC-FID: Understanding this essential laboratory analysis method
Gas chromatography coupled with a flame ionization detector, better known as GC-FID,
Fulvic and humic acids: benefits, uses, shilajit, and laboratory analyses
Used for millennia in traditional medicines, fulvic and humic acids are attracting increasing interest in the fields
NBPT and urease inhibition: an agronomic lever for optimizing nitrogen fertilizers
NBPT, or N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide, is a urease inhibitor used to limit nitrogen losses after urea application. Faced with
Deformulation: understanding, analyzing and optimizing your industrial formulations
Deformulation, or reverse engineering, is an analytical approach that involves analyzing a finished product to identify its
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC): laboratory thermal analysis
DSC (differential scanning calorimetry) is an essential thermal analysis method for evaluating the response of a material to a variation
Atomic absorption spectrometry: analysis and quantification in the laboratory
Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) is a reference analytical technique for the quantitative determination of metallic elements in a
Measurement of radioactivity: definition, dosage
Radioactivity is a natural or artificial physical phenomenon that requires close monitoring in the agri-food, environmental, and other sectors
Risks, uses and detection of ethylene oxide: what manufacturers need to know
Ethylene oxide (ETO) is a chemical contaminant under close scrutiny in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. It is used in some countries
ICP-OES: Optical plasma emission spectrometry for elemental analysis
ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry) is a cutting-edge analytical method that allows the determination of chemical composition
Scanning electron microscope (SEM): high-resolution materials analysis
The scanning electron microscope (SEM) is a cutting-edge technology used in many industrial and scientific fields for
Young's modulus: a key factor for evaluating the strength of materials in industry
Young's modulus is an essential measure of a material's stiffness. It defines the relationship between the stress
Understanding the food contact material migration test
Any material intended to come into contact with food must undergo a migration test to verify
Why perform a DMA analysis? Applications, benefits, and areas of use
DMA analysis is an advanced technique that optimizes material performance by precisely characterizing their viscoelastic properties. Used
What is LC-MS? Definition, operation and industrial uses
Liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is a state-of-the-art analytical technique used for
PDCAAS: Protein Quality Analysis and Measurement
The PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) is a key indicator for assessing the nutritional quality of a protein. Adopted
Particle size distribution curve: understanding, interpreting and analyzing particle distribution
The particle size distribution curve is an essential tool for visualizing the distribution of particle sizes in a solid sample or
Isoflavones: definition, benefits, risks and laboratory analyses
Isoflavones are at the heart of many discussions in the fields of nutrition, health, and..
Polymers: definition, properties and laboratory analyses
Polymers are ubiquitous in our daily lives: from food packaging to medical devices, from paints to technical textiles, they
Allicin: a natural bioactive compound with multiple benefits
Allicin is a naturally occurring compound with a powerful aroma, best known for its role in the characteristic smell of fresh garlic. But
Laboratory analysis and quantification of phycocyanin
Phycocyanin is a natural blue pigment increasingly used in the food industry, cosmetics, and supplements
The spectrophotometer, an essential analytical tool in the laboratory
In the field of laboratory analysis, the spectrophotometer plays a central role. This instrument is essential for identifying and
