Analysis of Food Toxins and Toxicants

Wong, Yiu-chung

Analysis of Food Toxins and Toxicants - Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Blackwell, c2017 - xix, 319-765 p. : ill

About the Editors

Yiu-chung Wong, Analytical and Advisory Services Division, Government Laboratory, Hong Kong

Richard J. Lewis, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, Australia

Includes Bibliographical References and Index

vol. 2

SUMMARY:
Analysis of Food Toxins and Toxicants consists of five sections, providing up-to-date descriptions of the analytical approaches used to detect a range of food toxins. Part I reviews the recent developments in analytical technology including sample pre-treatment and food additives. Part II covers the novel analysis of microbial and plant toxins including plant pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Part III focuses on marine toxins in fish and shellfish. Part IV discusses biogenic amines and common food toxicants, such as pesticides and heavy metals. Part V summarizes quality assurance and the recent developments in regulatory limits for toxins, toxicants and allergens, including discussions on laboratory accreditation and reference materials.

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Food Safety Measures
Food Toxicology

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