Optimization and Validation of a Cheaper, Safer, and More Sustainable Methodology for Aflatoxins Determination in Rich-Lipidic Matrices (Pistachio Nuts) Using Deep Eutectic Solvent Extraction and UHPLC-FLD Analysis.
J Agric Food Chem
; 72(37): 20670-20678, 2024 Sep 18.
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ABSTRACT
Aflatoxins pose a major health concern and require strict monitoring in food products. Existing methods rely on hazardous organic solvents for extraction, prompting the development of a greener alternative. This study explores deep eutectic solvents (DESs) for aflatoxin extraction from pistachios, a valuable food product prone to aflatoxin contamination. The proposed method utilizes DES extraction followed by solid-phase extraction cleanup and ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled with fluorescence detector analysis. Recovery rates ranged from 85.5 to 99.1% for pistachios spiked with 1-8 ng/g aflatoxins, in compliance with EU regulations, with coefficients of variation less than 2.94%. The method demonstrates good sensitivity with limits of detection and quantification in the range of 0.02-0.22 ng/g and 0.05-0.72 ng/g, respectively. Greenness assessment using AGREEPrep and White Analytical Chemistry metrics confirms its environmental sustainability. This approach offers a promising, safer, and more eco-friendly alternative for aflatoxin extraction from complex food matrices like pistachios.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Contaminación de Alimentos
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Aflatoxinas
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Extracción en Fase Sólida
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Disolventes Eutécticos Profundos
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En
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J Agric Food Chem
Año:
2024
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Article
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Italia
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Estados Unidos