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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Vitamin analysis by HPLC

Granado-Lorencio, F. & Herrero-Barbudo, C.

2017

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Summary

This paper, authored by established Spanish researchers in nutritional analysis, provides a methodological overview of HPLC techniques applied to vitamin quantification in food samples. It likely covers separation conditions, detection strategies (UV, fluorescence, MS), and matrix-specific considerations for both fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and water-soluble vitamins (B-group, C). As a contribution to Food Chemistry, it serves as a reference resource for analysts seeking validated or standardised approaches to vitamin measurement in food science research.

UK applicability

The analytical methods described are broadly applicable to UK food laboratories, regulatory bodies such as the FSA, and researchers conducting nutrient density or food composition studies. HPLC vitamin analysis is a standard technique in UK academic and commercial food science settings, making this a relevant methodological reference.

Key measures

Vitamin concentrations (µg/g or mg/100 g); chromatographic performance metrics including retention time, detection limits, and recovery rates

Outcomes reported

The paper reviews or reports HPLC-based analytical methods for determining vitamin concentrations across food matrices, likely covering fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. It addresses method performance parameters such as sensitivity, specificity, recovery, and reproducibility.

Theme
Measurement & metrics
Subject
Analytical methods & food composition
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Food supply chain
Catalogue ID
XL1005

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