Whiskey is a premium product produced using long established methods. The complex processes employed result in a final product that has unique characteristics and has high commercial value. As such, it is essential that whisky producers are able to obtain an accurate and comprehensive chemical profile which is characteristic to their individual product. This information can then be used to identify adulterated or counterfeit products and enable action to be taken, with confidence, to protect the product and brand.
In this webinar we will highlight a proof of concept study using the Q Exactive GC in the characterisation and profiling of extracts of whisky samples. The importance of parameters such as high resolving power, excellent mass accuracy, wide linear dynamic range and automated deconvolution of HRAM spectra for the analysis of chemical components present at high and low concentrations will be discussed. The long term objective is to use such characterization data to identify counterfeit products and for quality control to ensure the consistency of products.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Use high resolution and high mass accuracy to investigate the chemical profile of complex samples.
- Apply a complete untargeted workflow using a novel Thermo Scientific Orbitrap MS-based GC and statistical software to detect and identify chemical markers.
- Learn about the current technology and software tools available for chemical profiling to potentially detect food fraud.
