Tag Archives: QuEChERS

Ion mobility-mass spectrometry to extend analytical performance in the determination of ergot alkaloids in cereal samples.

Posted on 26 September, 2022 by fqm302

This work evaluates the potential of ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) to improve the analytical performance of current liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) workflows applied to the determination of ergot alkaloids (EAs) in cereal samples. Collision cross section (CCS) values for EA … Continue reading →

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Sweeping-micellar electrokinetic chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry as an alternative methodology to determine neonicotinoid and boscalid residues in pollen and honeybee samples.

Posted on 19 April, 2022 by fqm302

In this work, it is proposed for the first time an electrophoretic approach based on micellar electrokinetic chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (MEKC-MS/MS) for the simultaneous determination of nine neonicotinoids (NNIs) together with the fungicide boscalid in pollen and … Continue reading →

Posted in B-AGR-202-UGR20, EQC2018-004453-P, Honeybees, Insects, MEKC, Mass spectrometry, Neonicotinoids, Pesticides, Pollen, QuEChERS, RED2018-102522-T, RTI2018-097043-B-I00, Sweeping | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Sweeping-micellar electrokinetic chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry as an alternative methodology to determine neonicotinoid and boscalid residues in pollen and honeybee samples.

Determination of principal ergot alkaloids in swine feeding

Posted on 2 September, 2021 by fqm302

Ergot alkaloids are secondary metabolites produced by fungi in the genus Claviceps. They contaminate a large variety of cereals, such as rye, triticale, wheat and barley. The ingestion of contaminated cereals might cause adverse health effects in humans and animals. … Continue reading →

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Determination of the main ergot alkaloids and their epimers in oat-based functional foods by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.

Posted on 18 June, 2021 by fqm302

An ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry method is proposed for the determination of the major ergot alkaloids (ergometrine, ergosine, ergotamine, ergocornine, ergokryptine, ergocristine) and their epimers (ergometrinine, ergosinine, ergotaminine, ergocorninine, ergokryptinine, and ergocristinine) in oat-based foods … Continue reading →

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Occurrence of ergot alkaloids in barley and wheat from Algeria

Posted on 28 April, 2021 by fqm302

The natural occurrence of six major ergot alkaloids, ergometrine, ergosine, ergotamine, ergocornine, ergokryptine and ergocristine, as well as their corresponding epimers, were investigated in 60 cereal samples (barley and wheat) from Algeria. Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass … Continue reading →

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Determination of sulfonylurea pesticide residues in edible seeds used as nutraceuticals by QuEChERS in combination with ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry

Posted on 13 April, 2020 by fqm302

This work proposes a novel Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe (QuEChERS) method in combination with ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for the determination of sulfonylurea residues in edible seeds. The chromatographic separation of nine sulfonylureas was accomplished … Continue reading →

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Development and validation of a QuEChERS method for the analysis of 5-nitroimidazole traces in infant milk-based samples by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry

Posted on 14 June, 2018 by fqm302

QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe) methodology in combination with UHPLC–MS/MS is proposed for the determination of 5-nitroimidazole (5-NDZ) residues in infant milk-based products. Chromatographic separation was accomplished in a C18 Zorbax Eclipse Plus RRHD (50 × 2.1 mm, 1.8 μm) column … Continue reading →

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Optimization of a modified QuEChERS method for the determination of tetracyclines in fish muscle by UHPLC–MS/MS.

Posted on 20 March, 2018 by fqm302

In this work a sample treatment based on a modified QuEChERS method combined with ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC–MS/MS) was proposed to determine the residues of five common tetracyclines in fish muscle samples. The separation was achieved in less … Continue reading →

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Use of onion extract as a dairy cattle feed supplement: monitoring propyl propane thiosulfonate as a marker of its effect on milk attributes.

Posted on 28 February, 2017 by fqm302

Onion extract is used as a feed supplement for the diet of dairy cows, acting as inhibitor of methane production; however, its properties could alter sensory attributes of milk. In this work, we propose a method to evaluate the influence … Continue reading →

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High-throughput methodology for the determination of carbamates in food supplements by UHPLC–MS/MS.

Posted on 28 February, 2017 by fqm302

Food supplements are increasingly consumed products that claim to have several benefits for health. In many cases, these supplements contain herbal products and, as a consequence, can be contaminated with pesticides used in crops. This study aimed to use a … Continue reading →

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