Validation of a Simple and Reliable Method for the Determination of Aflatoxins in Soil and Food Matrices
Julius Albert, Camilla More, Niklaus R. P. Dahlke, Zacharias Steinmetz, Gabriele E. Schaumann, Katherine Muñoz
Abstract
, respectively, with repeatability values of 2-18%. The validation results are in accordance with the quality criteria and limits for mycotoxins set by the European Commission, thus confirming a satisfactory performance of the analytical method. Although reliable analysis is possible with both instruments, the HPLC-FLD method may be more suitable for routine analysis because it does not require consideration of the matrix.
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PreharvestChromatographyQuechersRepeatabilityHigh-performance liquid chromatographyAflatoxinChemistryMatrix (chemical analysis)Detection limitExtraction (chemistry)European commissionEnvironmental sciencePesticide residuePostharvestFood sciencePesticideAgronomyBiologyEuropean unionHorticultureBusinessEconomic policyPesticide Residue Analysis and SafetyMycotoxins in Agriculture and FoodAnalytical chemistry methods development