A Review of the Analytical Methods for the Determination of 4(5)-Methylimidazole in Food Matrices
4(5)-Methylimidazole (4(5)MEI) is a product of the Maillard reaction between sugars and amino acids, which occurs during the thermal processing of foods. This compound is also found in foods with caramel colorants additives. Due to its prevalence in foods and beverages and its potent carcinogenicity...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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| Series: | Chemosensors |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/9/11/322 |