Research Article
Determination of 4-Methylimidazole in Ammonia Caramel Using Gas Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS/MS)
Table 1
Selected gas chromatographic methods used after extraction step, for the determination of 4-MeI in caramel colored food products.
| Matrix | Extraction method | LOD | LOQ | References |
| Ammonia caramel | Ion-pair extraction | 5 μg kg−1 | 40 μg kg−1 | [5] | Roasted coffee | Ion-pair extraction | 5 μg kg−1 | 40 μg kg−1 | [7] | Soft drinks and dark beer | Ion-pair extraction | 0.6 μg L−1 | 2.2 μg L−1 | [10] | Cooked meat | Solution extraction | 25 μg kg−1 | 40 μg kg−1 | [9] | Balsamic vinegar and processed sauces | Ion-pair extraction | 130 μg kg−1 | 250 μg kg−1 | [8] | Ammonia caramel | Ion-pair extraction | 11.1 μg kg−1 | 24.7 μg kg−1 | Current work |
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