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Free and bound monochloropropanediol and glycidyl fatty acid esters in baby foods by GC-MS/MS

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Baby foods often include a variety of lipid-rich products that can contain significant amounts of contaminants, such as monochloropropanediol (MCPDs) and their fatty acid esters (MCPDEs) and glycidyl esters (GE). The low body weight of infants and young children makes them particularly vulnerable to these compounds, necessitating further investigation in baby food. This study aims to validate a previously developed GC-MS/MS analytical method for the analysis of free and bound MCPDs and GE at sufficiently low limits in four different baby food products: biscuit, meat jar, vegetable jar, and wet porridge. The method demonstrated excellent linearity, and sensitivity with LOQs ranging from 3 to 5 μg/kg. Accuracy was assessed through recovery experiments, yielding results within the range of 77% to 121%. Additionally, the method proved to be precise and robust, and with acceptable coefficients of variation.

Source: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108175

Authors: Dimitra Diamantidou, Arvid Fromberg

Institution: Technical University of Denmark

Language: English

Topic: Edible Oils Quality and Analysis

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,450