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Isotope analysis (delta C-13) of pulpy whole apple juice

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Author(s):
Figueira, Ricardo [1] ; Venturini Filho, Waldemar Gastoni [1] ; Ducatti, Carlos [2] ; Parente Nogueira, Andressa Milene [1]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista UNESP, Fac Ciencias Agron FCA, BR-18603970 Botucatu, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Paulista UNESP, Inst Biociencias IB, BR-18603970 Botucatu, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; v. 31, n. 3, p. 660-665, JUL-SEP 2011.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

The objectives of this study were to develop the method of isotope analysis to quantify the carbon of C(3) photosynthetic cycle in pulpy whole apple juice and to measure the legal limits based on Brazilian legislation in order to identify the beverages that do not conform to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA). This beverage was produced in a laboratory according to the Brazilian law. Pulpy juices adulterated by the addition of sugarcane were also produced. The isotope analyses measured the relative isotope enrichment of the juices, their pulpy fractions (internal standard) and purified sugar. From those results, the quantity of C(3) source was estimated by means of the isotope dilution equation. To determine the existence of adulteration in commercial juices, it was necessary to create a legal limit according to the Brazilian law. Three brands of commercial juices were analyzed. One was classified as adulterated. The legal limit enabled to clearly identify the juice that was not in conformity with the Brazilian law. The methodology developed proved efficient for quantifying the carbon of C(3) origin in commercial pulpy apple juices. (AU)