This study validates a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method for simultaneously quantifying over 700 mycotoxins and other secondary metabolites in pasta, biscuits, crackers, and muesli. A "dilute and shoot" approach showed minimal matrix effects (7-14% of analytes significantly affected) and good extraction recoveries (92-94% within the 70-120% target range). Repeatability and intermediate precision met the <20% criterion for most analytes. Analysis of 157 European samples revealed frequent enniatin and deoxynivalenol presence, with only a few exceeding ergot alkaloid limits.
Publisher
npj Science of Food
Published On
Aug 03, 2024
Authors
Michael Sulyok, Michele Suman, Rudolf Krska
Tags
liquid chromatography
mass spectrometry
mycotoxins
food safety
pasta
biscuits
deoxynivalenol
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