In:
Molecules, MDPI AG, Vol. 24, No. 4 ( 2019-02-14), p. 670-
Abstract:
This study presents the comprehensive elemental profile of Greek Graviera (Gruyère) cheeses. In total, 105 samples from nine different geographic regions produced from sheep, goat and cow milk and their mixtures were assessed. Elemental signatures of 61 elements were investigated for determination of geographic origin and milk type. Regional and milk type classification through Linear Discriminant Analysis was successful for almost all cases, while a less optimistic cross validation exercise presented lower classification rates. That points to further research using a much larger sample set, increasing confidence for cheese authentication utilizing also bioinformatics tools under development. This is the first study reporting signatures of 61 elements in dairy products including all sixteen rare earth elements and all seven precious metals. Safety and quality were assessed regarding toxic and nutritive elements. According to both EU and USA regulations and directives, Graviera is a nutritional source for trace and macro elements with low levels of toxic elements.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1420-3049
DOI:
10.3390/molecules24040670
Language:
English
Publisher:
MDPI AG
Publication Date:
2019
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2008644-1
