GC and LC are used extensively in the testing of foods, beverages, and agricultural products to check for an monitor undesirable compounds like carcinogens, to monitor the composition of food products and raw materials, and to monitor the amount of desired additives. Examples of applications in this field include:
- Fatty acid composition (Saturated Fat, Monounsaturated Fat, Unsaturated Fat, Omega 3 and 6 fats
- Amino acid composition
- Sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose, maltose, dextrose)
- Vitamins
- Flavorings
- Essential oils
Application Notes
Amino Acid Analysis in Supplements
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LC-UV App Note – Analysis of Catechins in Tea
Introduction Catechins and epicatechins are polyphenolic phytochemicals that are found in high conce...
GC-FID App Note – Analysis of Vanillin by GC-FID
Abstract The Lucidity miniGC was used to analyze imitation vanilla extract, pure vanilla extract, an...
GC-FID App Note – Analysis of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons
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GC-FID App Note – Analysis of Cholesterol using GC-FID
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GC-FID App Note – Analysis of Essential Oils by GC-FID
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LC-UV App Note – The Extraction and Analysis of Caffeine from Coffee Products
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LC-UV App Note – Analysis of 14 Cannabinoids
Click here to download the app note: miniLC App Note: Analysis of 14 Cannabinoi...
GC-FID App Note – Fat Profile of Edible Oils
Fatty Acid Analysis by GC FID of Common Cooking Oils Daniel Iversen, R&D Chemist, Lucidity Intro...
GC-FID App Note – CBD in Oils, Lotions, and Chewables
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Method Notes
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LC-UV Method Note – Phenoxyacid Herbicides
Analysis of a Phenoxyacid Herbicides standard in the miniLC...
GC-FID Method Note – Phenols (EPA 604)
Analysis of Phenols (US EPA Method 604) in the miniGC Introduction Phenols or phenolic compounds are...
GC-FID Method Note – Terpenes
Analysis of Terpenes in the miniGC Introduction Shown here are a couple of different terpenes mixes ...
GC-FID Method Note – Residual Solvents
Analysis of Residual Solvents standard in the miniGC miniGC Method Column MXT-624, 30 m, 0.25 mm ID,...
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Methods
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Nicotine Sample Method
Nicotine in vaping e-liquid sample in methanol System Parameters Lucidity GC-FID Conditions Carrier ...
GC-FID Method – Essential Oils
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GC-FID Method – Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
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GC-FID Method – Vanillin
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GC-FID Method – Phenols (EPA 604)
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GC-FID Method – Phthalates (EPA 606)
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GC-FID Method – Semivolatiles (EPA 8270)
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GC-FID Method – Terpenes
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GC-FID Method – Residual Solvents
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GC-FID Method – Cholesterol
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GC-FID Method – GC-FID Test Mix
Download this method using the button above to Import it into your Methods library in your miniGC...
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Videos
How do you know if your GC or HPLC is giving good results?
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Webinars
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Lucidity GC-FID & LC-UV Webinar – Dr. Alicia Stell of CEM | Lucidity
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Lucidity GC-FID Webinar – Prof. Emanuela Gionfriddo of University of Toledo
Speaker: Prof. Emanuela Gionfriddo of University of Toledo Bio: Dr. Emanuela Gionfriddo is an Assist...
Lucidity GC-FID Webinar – Prof. Nick Snow of Seton Hall
Speaker: Prof. Nicholas Snow of Seton Hall Bio: Nicholas H. Snow is Professor of Chemistry and Bioch...
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Posters
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