Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry: Evaluation and Applications in Food Analysis 1st edition

Brief Description: "The development of many novel techniques that make our existence so comfortable has been intimately associated with the accessibility of suitable analytical methods. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is a powerful technique used for various applications based upon its very high sensitivity and selectivity. Generally, its applications are oriented toward the detection and identification of chemicals in a complex mixture. Preparative LC-MS systems can be used for fast and mass-directed purification of natural product extracts and new molecular entities important to food, pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and other industries. This book presents a unique collection of up-to-date UPLC-MS/MS (ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometric) methods for the separation and quantitative determination of pesticides, capsaicinoids, heterocyclic amines, aflatoxin, perfluorochemicals, acrylamide, procyanidins and alkaloids, lactose content, phenolic compounds, vitamins, and aroma and flavor compounds in a wide variety of foods and food products. This book is the result of the remarkable contributions of 35 experts in interdisciplinary fields of science, with comprehensive, in-depth, and up-to-date research works and reviews. Composed of 16 chapters and compiled using more than 78 figures and 50 tables, this text delivers practical information to all people involved in the research and development, production, or routing analysis of foods and food products. Mu. Naushad and M. R. Khan Editors"--Biographical Note: Dr. Mu. Naushad is assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. He earned his MS and PhD in analytical chemistry from Aligrah Muslim University, India. He is the author of more than 60 research articles and several book chapters of international repute. Dr. Naushad is editor/editorial member of more than 30 international journals, and is also the editor of a number of books. Mohammad Rizwan Khan is assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. He earned his BS and MS in chemistry from the Aligrah Muslim University, India, and his PhD in analytical chemistry from the University of Barcelona, Spain. Dr. Khan has extensive research experience in multidisciplinary fields of analytical chemistry and environmental science. He has published several book chapters and research papers in international peer-reviewed journals. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; This book presents a unique collection of up-to-date UPLC-MS/MS methods for the separation and quantitative determination of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, peptides, amino acids, vitamins, aroma and flavor compounds in a wide variety of foods and food products. The book provides practical information to those who are involved in the research and development, production, or routing analysis of foods and food products--; Provided by publisher.; The development of many novel techniques that make our existence so comfortable has been intimately associated with the accessibility of suitable analytical methods. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is a powerful technique used for various applications based upon its very high sensitivity and selectivity. Generally, its applications are oriented toward the detection and identification of chemicals in a complex mixture. Preparative LC-MS systems can be used for fast and mass-directed purification of natural product extracts and new molecular entities important to food, pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and other industries. This book presents a unique collection of up-to-date UPLC-MS/MS (ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometric) methods for the separation and quantitative determination of pesticides, capsaicinoids, heterocyclic amines, aflatoxin, perfluorochemicals, acrylamide, procyanidins and alkaloids, lactose content, phenolic compounds, vitamins, and aroma and flavor compounds in a wide variety of foods and food products. This book is the result of the remarkable contributions of 35 experts in interdisciplinary fields of science, with comprehensive, in-depth, and up-to-date research works and reviews. Composed of 16 chapters and compiled using more than 78 figures and 50 tables, this text delivers practical information to all people involved in the research and development, production, or routing analysis of foods and food products. Mu. Naushad and M. R. Khan Editors--; Provided by publisher. Publisher Marketing: Due to its high sensitivity and selectivity, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is a powerful technique. It is used for various applications, often involving the detection and identification of chemicals in a complex mixture. This book presents a unique collection of up-to-date UPLC-MS/MS methods for the separation and quantitative determination of components, contaminants, vitamins, and aroma and flavour compounds in a wide variety of foods and food products.