Analysis of 2-alkylcyclobutanones for detection of food irradiation: Current status, needs and prospects

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

Volumn 26, Issue 1-2, 2012, Pages 1-11

  Crews, Colin ^a   Driffield, Malcolm ^a   Thomas, Christopher ^b  

^a FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH AGENCY   (United Kingdom)

^b FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

2 ACBs; Alkylcyclobutanones; Dodecylcyclobutanone; Food analysis; Food composition; Food irradiation; Food processing; Food safety and consumer protection; Labelling requirements for food; Laboratory standardisation

Indexed keywords

EID: 84862007545     PISSN: 08891575     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2011.11.006     Document Type: Review

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