“…Recently, several HPLC methods have been published using UV detection at 280-285 nm. HMF was determined by HPLC in spirits and honey (Jeuring and Kuppers, 1980;Vinas et al, 1992), wine (Laszlavik et al, 1995;Chatonnet et al, 1992) and other alcoholic beverages (Frischkorn et al, 1982;Coco et al, 1995), fruit juices (Fuleki and Pelayo, 1993;Grosheny et al, 1995;Rizzolo et al, 1989;Coco et al, 1995;Lee et al, 1986;Ruggieri and Ruggieri, 1982), and coffee (Dauberte et al, 1990).…”