[en] Mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH) are a very complex mixture of isomers classified into mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) and mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH). The analysis of such contaminants in food is a challenging task and requires a comprehensive approach to tackle the cumbersome issues related to their determination. Additionally, their toxicity is still under investigation and requires further studies supported by more detailed analytical data. This review aims to give an overview of the different analytical approaches proposed, from sample preparation to the final chromatographic determination, to respond to the request of consumers and institutions, such as the European Food Safety Authority and European Commission, for a reliable risk assessment. Emphasis is given to hyphenated chromatographic techniques as powerful tools to gain deeper insights into the MOSH and MOAH problem.
Disciplines :
Food science Chemistry
Author, co-author :
Sdrigotti, Nicola; University of Udine
Bauwens, Grégory ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département GxABT > Chimie des agro-biosystèmes
Purcaro, Giorgia ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département GxABT > Chimie des agro-biosystèmes