Development of Analytical Methodologies to Determine the Elemental Profile of Saffron for Geographical Origin Assessment Studies

Anastasia Kyriakoudi, Claudia Zoani, Giovanna Zappa, Maria Z. Tsimidou

Abstract

In the present study, analytical methodologies based on inductively coupled plasma – mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) were developed for the determination of the elemental profile of saffron as a tool for its geographical traceability. Due to the high commercial price of the spice, special focus was paid in using only a minute amount of sample (30 mg).

Keywords

saffron, geographical origin, elemental profile, ICP-MS

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