Using a Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer to Profile Plant-Derived Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides

User Benefits

- A single quadrupole LC/MS system can be used for the simultaneous analysis of oligosaccharides and polysaccharides with up to 40 monosaccharide units. - The wide mass range of the LCMS-2050 system permits comprehensive analysis of oligosaccharides and polysaccharides as well as profiling based on degree of polymerization.

Introduction

Food metabolomics is the application of metabolomic techniques in food science. In recent years, food metabolomics has started to be put to a variety of uses, including food quality assessment, predicting food quality, improving manufacturing and storage processes, and evaluating functional properties. Although food contains a huge number of metabolites, many of the metabolites associated with flavor, quality, and functional properties have been identified by prior research. Because of this, food metabolomics normally targets predetermined components of interest. Ignoring unimportant components and performing an exhaustive analysis of these important components is an efficient approach for achieving useful results. Application News 01-00420-JP describes a food metabolomics case study in which a single quadrupole LC/MS system was used to profile the oligosaccharides and polysaccharides present in alcoholic beverages. Oligosaccharides are not only a source of nutrition and flavor, but are also known to increase beneficial bacteria and improve the intestinal environment. This Application News describes an example comprehensive analysis and profiling of plant-derived oligosaccharides and polysaccharides using the same analytical conditions as Application News 01-00420-JP.

September 29, 2022 GMT