Food and Nutrition

Food Analysis and Foodomics

Food analysis involves the systematic examination of food products to assess their composition, quality, and safety. This multidisciplinary field utilizes various techniques, including chromatography, spectrometry, and molecular biology, to analyse components such as nutrients, contaminants, and flavour compounds. Foodomics, an emerging concept, integrates various omics disciplines (genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics) to comprehensively study the molecular profile of foods and their impact on human health. Together, food analysis and foodomics contribute to ensuring the safety, authenticity, and nutritional value of food products.