X-ray fluorescence (XRF) measurements were performed on dried tomato samples. The purpose of this study is to establish a protocol for in-situ analysis in order to provide a fast and reliable technique for quality assessment and traceability of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) products. Experimental data were extensively studied by using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Cluster Analysis. Moreover, a comparison of the obtained XRF results with a semi-quantitative ICP-MS analysis was also performed. The perspectives to apply the implemented procedures in order to disentangle tomato lots produced in different geographical areas will be discussed.
A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF TOMATO FRUIT QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND TRACEABILITY BY X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROSCOPY AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
PANEBIANCO S.
;BARONE G.;CIRVILLERI G.;MAZZOLENI P.;MUSUMARRA A.;PULVIRENTI A.;SCORDINO A
2021-01-01
Abstract
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) measurements were performed on dried tomato samples. The purpose of this study is to establish a protocol for in-situ analysis in order to provide a fast and reliable technique for quality assessment and traceability of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) products. Experimental data were extensively studied by using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Cluster Analysis. Moreover, a comparison of the obtained XRF results with a semi-quantitative ICP-MS analysis was also performed. The perspectives to apply the implemented procedures in order to disentangle tomato lots produced in different geographical areas will be discussed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
