Food Authenticity and Fraud Detection: A Separation Science Perspective

Advances in analytical methods continue to enhance food authenticity testing, emphasizing untargeted fingerprinting, high-resolution mass spectrometry, and rapid portable tools. Techniques like DART-HRMS and LC–MS enable detection of adulteration at low levels, with robust validation and harmonization critical for legal and industrial confidence. Integrating chemometrics and developing standardized databases are key to addressing evolving food fraud challenges.