Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy occupies a specific spot across the field of bioscience and
related disciplines. Its characteristics and application potential differs from infrared (IR) or …

In recent years, decreased cost, miniaturisation and advances in computing power and data
processing software have led to widespread introduction of Fourier-transform (FT) …

The determination and quantification of sugars is important for quality control and assurance
of horticultural produce. This review discusses analytical methods for determination of …

ATR-FTIR spectroscopy in the combination with chemometrics has been practiced over the
past decades. Works presented in numerous disciplines provide ample empirical evidence …

Essential oils (EOs) have many beneficial qualities, including antimicrobial, antioxidant,
antiviral, and antifungal activities, along with good aroma, which have played a significant …

BACKGROUND Recent studies have demonstrated that consumption of Opuntia ficus‐
indica Mill. has an important positive health benefit, mainly due to antioxidant properties …

Organic acids are key components that determine the taste and flavor of fruits and play a
vital role in maintaining fruit quality and nutritive value. In this study, the fruits of two cultivars …

The review briefly describes various types of infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopy
methods. At the beginning of the review, the basic concepts of biological methods of …

Growing trends towards the development of rapid, simple, and cost-effective methodologies
for grain quality monitoring have been observed for a long time. Infrared spectroscopy …

About 600 species of Passiflora are described around the world, of which 120 are native to
Brazil. In the present work, the phytochemical compounds were analyzed by high …