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HPLC Q-TOF LC/MS Analysis of Inulin in Foods: Development of an Innovative Chromatography Method for Nutritional Enhancement

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MEDICON’23 and CMBEBIH’23 (MEDICON 2023, CMBEBIH 2023)

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Ensuring the quality and safety of our food is crucial for maintaining our health and well-being. Many plants, including chicory root, wheat bran, Jerusalem artichokes, garlic, onions, and asparagus, contain a kind of dietary fiber called inulin, a soluble dietary fiber known to have a variety of health benefits. These health advantages have been demonstrated, including bettering gut health, lowering the risk of chronic illnesses including diabetes and heart disease, and helping with weight control. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometry methods like Q-TOF and ELSD are used to examine the inulin content in meals. With the aid of these methods, inulin can be precisely detected and quantified, and its chemical makeup identified. In the area of food bioengineering, chromatography, and inulin analysis have the potential to produce ground-breaking findings. The choice of chromatography column and mobile phase depends on the specific analysis requirements. Researchers can create brand-new functional foods that improve health and ward off chronic diseases by finding and comprehending the features of inulin and other dietary fibers. By accurately measuring inulin content in various foods, chromatography analysis contributes to a better understanding of inulin's role in preventing and managing chronic diseases, facilitating the development of inulin-rich foods for improved health outcomes. In summary, inulin is a beneficial dietary fiber with a wide range of health advantages. Accurately detecting and assessing the inulin content of foods using mass spectrometry and HPLC techniques is essential for making breakthroughs in the field of food bioengineering.

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Latinović, D. (2024). HPLC Q-TOF LC/MS Analysis of Inulin in Foods: Development of an Innovative Chromatography Method for Nutritional Enhancement. In: Badnjević, A., Gurbeta Pokvić, L. (eds) MEDICON’23 and CMBEBIH’23. MEDICON CMBEBIH 2023 2023. IFMBE Proceedings, vol 93. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49062-0_89

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