The use of vibrational spectroscopy to predict vitamin C in Kakadu plum powders (Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell, Combretaceae).
Daniel CozzolinoAnh Dao Thi PhanMichael E NetzelHeather Eunice SmythYasmina SultanbawaPublished in: Journal of the science of food and agriculture (2020)
The results obtained in this study clearly showed that it is possible to calibrate IR spectroscopic instruments for the measurement of vitamin C in KP plum powder samples. Mid-infrared spectroscopy showed the most promising results; however, Fourier transform near-infrared (FTNIR) spectroscopy also produced models capable of good quantification of this important bioactive compound and vitamin. These findings are promising in terms of using high-throughput IR spectroscopy as a routine technology to determine vitamin C in plant-based foods and derived products. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.