Updated overview of QuEChERS applications in food, environmental and biological analysis (2020–2023)

Santana-Mayor, A.; Rodríguez-Ramos, R.; Herrera-Herrera, A.V.; Socas-Rodríguez, B.; Rodríguez-Delgado, M.A.

doi:10.1016/j.trac.2023.117375

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“…The solid-phase extraction (SPE), along with dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME), solid-phase microextraction (SPME), magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE), and QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe) are the clean-up procedures with high enrichment factor, automation capability, and less exposure to organic solvents (9). In particular, the QuEChERS method is based on the green chemistry principles of multi-residue analysis, with several advantages such as lower costs, fewer solvents, time savings, increased yield, and great extraction performance (24)(25)(26). The QuEChERS strategy is characterized by great versatility and, for this reason, it has been systematically employed in routine analytical determinations of a wide range of analytes (e.g., pesticides, mycotoxins, pharmaceutical residues, illicit drugs, etc.)…”

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Development of a highly sensitive method based on QuEChERS and GC–MS/MS for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in infant foods

Ingegno,

Zianni,

Della Rovere

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are environmental contaminants that can be found in various food products, including those intended for infants. Due to their potential health risks, it is crucial to develop sensitive analytical methods for the accurate determination of PAHs in infant foods. This study describes the development and validation of a highly sensitive method for the quantification of European PAH markers, namely benzo[a]pyrene, benzo[a]anthracene, chrysene, and benzo[b]fluoranthene, using gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (GC–MS/MS), in baby food samples. The first step was the optimization of the sample preparation procedure, performed using different methods based on the QuEChERS approach, also testing different extraction solvents. Several factors such as extraction efficiency, selectivity, and recovery were evaluated to choose the most effective procedure for sample preparation. Furthermore, the GC–MS/MS method was optimized, evaluating parameters such as linearity, sensitivity, accuracy, and robustness using spiked infant food samples. The method demonstrated excellent linearities with a correlation coefficient higher than 0.999 over a wide concentration range, and limits of detection and limits of quantification in the range 0.019–0.036 μg/kg and 0.06–0.11 μg/kg, respectively. Extraction recoveries were between 73.1 and 110.7%, with relative standard deviations always lower than 8%. These findings are compliant with the indications of the European Commission (Reg. 836/2011). To assess the applicability of the method to official control activities, a survey was conducted on commercially available infant food products. Four markers were determined in commercial samples belonging to different food categories for infants and young children. The outcome of this monitoring showed that PAH contamination, in all samples, was below the quantification limits. In conclusion, the developed GC–MS/MS method provides a highly sensitive and reliable approach for the determination of PAHs in baby foods. The optimized sample preparation, instrumental parameters, and validation results ensure accurate quantification of 4 PAHs even at trace levels. This method could contribute to the assessment of PAH exposure in infants and it could support regulatory efforts to ensure the safety and quality of infant food products with regular monitoring.

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Development of a highly sensitive method based on QuEChERS and GC–MS/MS for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in infant foods

Ingegno,

Zianni,

Della Rovere

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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“…Pesticides and heavy metals are commonly present on agricultural soils, crops and their by-products, either by direct application or absorption. However, while for crops there is strict regulation for the MRLs, there is still a need to establish them for their residues in order to systematically assess and manage potential risks, safeguarding both environmental health and consumer safety [21,22].…”

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Blueberry Pruning Wastes: From an Undervalued Agricultural Residue to a Safe and Valuable Source of Antioxidant Compounds for the Food Industry

Dorosh,

Fernandes,

Delerue-Matos

et al. 2024

Foods

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Blueberry fruits have been widely explored for their rich composition of bioactive compounds with recognized health benefits. In contrast, blueberry pruning waste (BPW), generated during the pruning stages of blueberries, has been typically overlooked, even though it can represent a potential source of natural antioxidants. This study aims to characterize the value-added compounds extracted from BPW using green techniques, namely microwave-assisted and subcritical water extraction. The total phenolic content ranged from 157 ± 5 to 335 ± 12 mg GAE/g dw, while the radical scavenging activity determined by a DPPH assay varied from 223 ± 21 to 453 ± 21 mg Trolox equivalents/g dw. Additionally, to ensure the safe application of BPW and its extracts, a screening of pesticides and several environmental contaminants was conducted. Chlorpyrifos-methyl was quantified at a concentration of 4.27 µg/kg in a Bluecrop variety collected in 2019; however, none of the studied compounds were found in the extracts. Despite the presence of a pesticide, this level was below the maximum residue limits for blueberry crops. The results of this study demonstrated the potential of this agro-industrial residue as a natural source of bioactive compounds with high antioxidant activity for food industry applications.

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“…The QuEChERS method developed in 2003 brought about a revolutionary change in the sample preparation method for pesticide residue analysis. This approach based on acetonitrile-based extraction and salt-assisted partitioning 14 involved use of different sorbents for extraction procedures. Whilst magnesium sulphate (MgSO 4 ) is used in this technique to lower the aqueous phase and increase partitioning of pesticides into an organic layer, the fat globules were broken down using sodium acetate (Na acetate).…”

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Multivariate optimization and validation of 200 pesticide residues in the banana matrix by GC-MS/MS

Ahire,

Thasale,

Das

et al. 2024

Anal. Methods

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Updated overview of QuEChERS applications in food, environmental and biological analysis (2020–2023)

Cited by 14 publications

References 59 publications

Development of a highly sensitive method based on QuEChERS and GC–MS/MS for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in infant foods

Development of a highly sensitive method based on QuEChERS and GC–MS/MS for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in infant foods

Blueberry Pruning Wastes: From an Undervalued Agricultural Residue to a Safe and Valuable Source of Antioxidant Compounds for the Food Industry

Multivariate optimization and validation of 200 pesticide residues in the banana matrix by GC-MS/MS

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