Issue 26, 2024

Trends in authentication of edible oils using vibrational spectroscopic techniques

Abstract

The authentication of edible oils has become increasingly important for ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. Some prevalent authenticity issues found in edible oils include blending expensive oils with cheaper substitutes or lower-grade oils, incorrect labeling regarding the oil's source or type, and falsely stating the oil's origin. Vibrational spectroscopy techniques, such as infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopy, have emerged as effective tools for rapidly and non-destructively analyzing edible oils. This review paper offers a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in using vibrational spectroscopy for authenticating edible oils. The fundamental principles underlying vibrational spectroscopy are introduced and chemometric approaches that enhance the accuracy and reliability of edible oil authentication are summarized. Recent research trends highlighted in the review include authenticating newly introduced oils, identifying oils based on their specific origins, adopting handheld/portable spectrometers and hyperspectral imaging, and integrating modern data handling techniques into the use of vibrational spectroscopic techniques for edible oil authentication. Overall, this review provides insights into the current state-of-the-art techniques and prospects for utilizing vibrational spectroscopy in the authentication of edible oils, thereby facilitating quality control and consumer protection in the food industry.

Graphical abstract: Trends in authentication of edible oils using vibrational spectroscopic techniques

Article information

Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
28 Mar 2024
Accepted
04 Jun 2024
First published
05 Jun 2024
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4216-4233

Trends in authentication of edible oils using vibrational spectroscopic techniques

B. Ozen, C. Cavdaroglu and F. Tokatli, Anal. Methods, 2024, 16, 4216 DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00562G

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