Non-target workflows for improved quality and authenticity evaluation of food and beverages

Reliable analysis of foods and beverages is vital for quality control, new product development and in authenticity studies. In this webinar, we will describe the use of automated sample extraction and enrichment combined with GC×GC–TOF MS for comprehensive non-target screening of aroma volatiles from food and beverages. Additionally, we will demonstrate the use of simple data analysis workflows to discover significant differences between complex aroma profiles and allow meaningful conclusions to be drawn in quality and authenticity studies.

Our guest speaker, Dr Taylor Hayward from Apeel Sciences, will then discuss how this technology has been applied in his research into the volatiles emitted by fruit, and their potential as indicators of fruit quality.

Key learning objectives:

• Find out how Centri® can offer high sensitivity unattended sampling and pre-concentration of VOCs and SVOCs in liquid, solid and gaseous samples.

• See how two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) using INSIGHT® flow modulation allows you to discover more from aroma profiles.

• Learn about the advantages of BenchTOF2 mass spectrometers for sensitive detection, confident identification, and easy-to-use workflows.

• See how smart ChromCompare+ software can automatically ‘spot the difference’ between complex VOC profiles.

• Hear about the real-world application of this technology for quality evaluation of fruit and vegetables, such as avocados, mandarins and mangoes.

Presenter: Matthew Edwards (Business Development Manager, Americas - SepSolve Analytical)

Matt studied analytical chemistry at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, with particular emphasis on multi-dimensional separations. Matt remains based in Waterloo, from where he oversees the development of new markets and opportunities in the Americas, as well as providing technical and sales support.

Presenter: Taylor Hayward (Director of Analytical Sciences, Apeel)

Taylor Hayward is the Director of Analytical Sciences at Apeel, a startup company that uses food to preserve food. Apeel’s mission is to work with nature to improves access to quality, reduce waste, and ensure an abundant future for the planet. The Analytical Sciences group developments measurement methods to ensure quality throughout the Apeel process: from agricultural waste feedstocks to the Apeel product to the resulting produce.