Rapid and sensitive UHPLC screening of food dyes in carbonated beverages using UV/Vis wavelength switching

Instrument Type: UHPLC

The analysis of food dyes in carbonated beverages is important as many of these dyes are either controlled substances or are being phased out in certain countries due to their reported adverse health effects. Being able to identify and quantify food dyes in beverages quickly and with high sensitivity is therefore important. Reversed-phase chromatography is an excellent technique for the analysis of dyes. Many dyes are readily soluble in reversed-phase eluents and have strong visible and UV absorbance properties. This method demonstrates the separation of ten contentious dyes.

Rapid and sensitive UHPLC screening of additives in carbonated beverages with a robust organic acid column

Instrument Type: UHPLC

The analysis of food additives in carbonated beverages is important as many additives are controlled as part of the formulations of these beverages. In addition, analysis may detect possible counterfeiting of branded products. Being able to identify and quantify food additives in beverages quickly and with high sensitivity is therefore important.

Rapid and sensitive UHPLC screening for watersoluble vitamins in sports beverages

Instrument Type: UHPLC

• To demonstrate the capability of the Thermo Scientific™ Acclaim™ PolarAdvantage II (PA2) and Thermo Scientific™ Vanquish™ Flex Binary UHPLC system combination for the rapid separation of water soluble vitamins in sports beverages with excellent linearity, reproducibility, resolution, and recoveries. • To show the capability of the Vanquish Flex Binary UHPLC system to provide superior retention time precision through its novel pump features.