The Presence and Importance of Enantiomers in Food

Authors

  • S. Srkalová Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague
  • K. Kalíková Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague
  • E. Tesařová Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague

Abstract

The chirality of natural and synthetic compounds is a significant factor in evaluation of food quality. Individual enantiomers or enantiomeric ratios in food components do not influence only flavour and aroma but also affect their nutritional values. As a consequence of foodstuff processing, chiral components can racemize. The enantiomer distribution can change also during storage due to, e.g., bacterial contamination or adulteration with synthetic additives. Determination of enantiomeric ratios in food and beverages can therefore provide valuable information for food quality control.

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Published

2008-08-15

How to Cite

Srkalová, S., Kalíková, K., & Tesařová, E. (2008). The Presence and Importance of Enantiomers in Food. Chemické Listy, 102(7). Retrieved from http://w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/2832

Issue

Vol. 102 No. 7 (2008)

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