M. Giannetto, S. Fortunati, A. Bertucci, D. Errico, M. Stighezza, G. Magnani, V. Bianchi, S. Cagnoni, I. De Munari, M. Careri
In the context of the research activities undertaken within the "Strengthening of the Italian Research Infrastructure for Metrology and Open Access Data in support to the Agrifood" project (METROFOOD -IT) we performed a preliminary study aimed at evaluating the potential of arrays of screen-printed electrodes modified with gold nanoparticles, copper nanoparticles, graphene, carbon nanotubes and conducting polymers for the detection of food adulteration. For this purpose, the discrimination of tomato cultivars of different economic value in both fresh and canned products was taken into...
7th IMEKOFOODS Conference
· TC23
· 2023
· 10.21014/tc23-2023.089
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S. Massa, M. Nocenzi, O. Presenti, G. P. Leone, R. Tavazza, R. Pagliarello, A. Calderamo, E. Bennici, V. Mastrobuono
Plants are a source of healthy nutritional principles. Nevertheless, it will be increasingly difficult to provide plantderived food of good quality in the future, since food security prospects are affected by the impact of climate change on plant health/productivity with effects on the whole agri-food sector. In addition, the prospect of increasing the arable area is insufficient (2%) and intensive agriculture is already an environmental burden, being responsible for about 20% of global emissions and involving the use of pesticides. In this scenario, our approach is rather to search for new...
7th IMEKOFOODS Conference
· TC23
· 2023
· 10.21014/tc23-2023.088
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A. Leufroy, Y. Holowaty, C. Mazurais, D. Beauchemin, P. Jitaru
According to the FAO, the world's population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050. To accommodate this increase, current food production should be doubled. One alternative is the consumption of insect, which are nutritious alternative to animal proteins and which production is more environmentally friendly. As insects are a high nutrient source of fat, protein, vitamins and minerals, and their production is more environmentally friendly, entomophagy is as a good alternative to mainstream staples such as chicken, pork, beef and even fish. Although insects contain essential mineral (as P,...
7th IMEKOFOODS Conference
· TC23
· 2023
· 10.21014/tc23-2023.087
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I. Ljevakovic-Musladin, L. Kozacinski
Staphylococcal food poisoning is one of the most common food-borne diseases worldwide. The causative agents are enterotoxins produced by enterotoxigenic strains of Staphylococcus aureus during its growth in favorable conditions in food. Since not all S. aureus strains can produce enterotoxins, detection of the enterotoxigenic ones is important for risk assessments and epidemiological investigations. Many molecular methods have been developed for the detection of staphylococcal enterotoxin genes. This work describes a modification of the original real-time PCR method for the detection of...
7th IMEKOFOODS Conference
· TC23
· 2023
· 10.21014/tc23-2023.086
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A. M. Giovannozzi
Plastic pollution is recognised as a severe anthropogenic issue globally, where complex physico-chemical transformation processes (such as aging, degradation and fragmentation) producing Microplastics (MPs) and, subsequently, Nanoplastics (NPs). These processes occur during production, consumer use, waste processing, as well as through environmental process after vehicles/industrial emissions. Several studies have reported the occurrence, analytical methods and toxicity of larger MPs in the environment and food matrices. However, MPS (< 100 µm SMPs) and NPs (< 1 µm) in natural systems have...
7th IMEKOFOODS Conference
· TC23
· 2023
· 10.21014/tc23-2023.085
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M. Mattarozzi, A. Bertucci, M. Giannetto, F. Bianchi, C. Zoani, M. Careri
Traditional techniques for food analysis are based on off-line laboratory methods that are expensive and timeconsuming and often require qualified personnel. Despite the high standards of accuracy and metrological traceability, these well-established methods do not facilitate real-time process monitoring and timely on-site decision-making as required for food safety and quality control. The future of food testing includes rapid, cost-effective, portable, and simple methods for both qualitative screening and quantification of food contaminants, as well as real-time measurement in production...
7th IMEKOFOODS Conference
· TC23
· 2023
· 10.21014/tc23-2023.084
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M. Z. Tsimidou, M. Papadopoulou, S. A. Ordoudi, N. Nenadis, F. Th. Mantzouridou, C. Zoani
In the course of METROFOOD-PP project, the physical facilities of METROFOOD-RI (www.metrofood.eu) were inventoried and plans for their integration and operation were defined. Data interpretation was accomplished using different indicators for both the 'METRO' and 'FOOD' side physical facilities. Considering that food authenticity is one of the prioritized thematic areas of the scientific plan of the infrastructure [1], the presentation focuses on those facilities of the 'METRO' side that are mapped under the respective indicator. Among the registered so far analytical facilities (AnL) the...
7th IMEKOFOODS Conference
· TC23
· 2023
· 10.21014/tc23-2023.083
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P. Adamo, F. De Filippis, R. Ofano, L. Ruggiero, P. Vitaglione
METROFOOD-IT 'Strengthening of the Italian Research Infrastructure for Metrology and Open Access Data In support to the Agrifood' is a project funded by European Union,NextGenerationEU, PNRR - M4C2, Investment 3.1: Fund for the realisation of an integrated system of research and innovation infrastructures - IR0000033 (D.M. Prot. n.120 del 21/06/2022) (https://www.metrofood.it/en/). METROFOOD-IT aims to support research and innovation in the agrifood by providing integrated and advanced services, boosting the digitalization of agrifood systems and their efficiency, traceability, and...
7th IMEKOFOODS Conference
· TC23
· 2023
· 10.21014/tc23-2023.082
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M. Multescu, I.-E. Susman, A. Culetu, D.-E. Duta
The objective of this study was to develop and validate a sensitive, fast and reliable HPLC method for determination of deoxynivalenol (DON) in wheat flour. The calibration curve demonstrated good linearity in the concentration range of 25–2500 µg/kg. The accuracy of the determination of DON exhibited a mean recovery rate of 104.3%. Consequently, the limits of detection and quantification were 14.55 µg/kg and 44.09 µg/kg, respectively.
7th IMEKOFOODS Conference
· TC23
· 2023
· 10.21014/tc23-2023.081
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S. Copeto, S. Jesus, I. Delgado, I. Coelho
The Maillard reaction is responsible for the colour, flavour, and aroma of food products. However, it also has the undesirable effect of producing harmful substances, such as acrylamide (AA). This unsaturated amide is formed when starchy foods, particularly bread, potatoes, and coffee, undergo processing. The European Union has classified AA as a carcinogen (Category 1B), mutagen (Category 1B), and reproductive toxicant (Category 2). This study aims to validate a method for determining AA in cereal products, as well as to investigate its levels in different cereal products. Ultra-efficiency...
7th IMEKOFOODS Conference
· TC23
· 2023
· 10.21014/tc23-2023.080
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