Forensic chemistry is the application of analytical chemistry to forensic analysis and is today
one of the hot topics in the scientific literature as it can provide valuable information …

Currently, the authenticity and traceability of Tequila are determined in an inspection
process carried out by the Tequila Regulatory Council. However, in recent years, the …

Sales of reputed, Mexican tequila grown substantially in last years and, therefore,
counterfeiting is increasing steadily. Hence, methodologies intended to characterize and …

The present research shows a robust isotopic ratio characterization of Carbon-13
(δ13CVPDB) in congeneric compounds such as methanol, n-propanol, isoamyl alcohol …

Isotopic ratios of δ13CVPDB and δ18OVSMOW have been used as an additional parameter
to ensure the authenticity of the aging time of 100% agave tequila. For this purpose, 120 …

Background Alcohol is a common target of counterfeiting in Russia. Counterfeit alcohol is
defined here as the manufacture, distribution, unauthorized placement (forgery) of protected …

In the present work the isotopic characterization of Tequila (n= 75) and Tequila 100% agave
(n= 145) was made from samples obtained from the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT for its …

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorod films with thickness of 700 nm were prepared via a chemical bath
deposition method using a ZnO seed layer deposited on a silicon substrate by a …

Spirits have been gaining acceptance by international consumers due to its distinct
organoleptic profile, which provide each beverage with a characteristic sensation of the …

An alcoholic beverage authentication is an essential form of product identity verification but
also a method of safety validation. As several factors contribute to each beverage's profile …