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Improved method for fatty acid analysis in herbage based on direct transesterification followed by solid-phase

Susana P Alves1, Ana R J Cabrita, António J M Fonseca

  • 1REQUIMTE, Unidade de Produção Animal, Instituto Nacional de Recursos Biológicos, Fonte-Boa, 2005-048 Vale de Santarém, Portugal.

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Direct transesterification (DT) offers higher fatty acid (FA) yields in herbage analysis but introduces interfering compounds. A subsequent solid-phase extraction step is recommended for cleaner FA sample preparation.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Accurate fatty acid (FA) profiling in herbage is crucial for nutritional and agricultural assessments.
  • Traditional methods like solvent extraction with derivatization can be time-consuming and may not capture all FA.
  • Direct transesterification (DT) presents an alternative for rapid FA analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of direct transesterification (DT) against conventional solvent extraction for fatty acid analysis in herbage.
  • To identify and address challenges associated with DT, such as interfering compounds.
  • To develop an improved sample preparation method for reliable FA quantification.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of direct transesterification (DT) and solvent extraction with acid/basic derivatization for herbage samples.
  • Identification of interfering compounds using mass spectrometry.
  • Development and validation of a solid-phase extraction (SPE) cleanup procedure.
  • Structural characterization of a specific fatty acid (16:1 trans-3) via mass spectrometry.

Main Results:

  • Direct transesterification (DT) yielded the highest total fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and linoleic acid content.
  • DT also generated significant interfering compounds, including phytadienes and sugar derivatives, potentially co-eluting with FAs.
  • The proposed solid-phase extraction (SPE) cleanup method effectively removed interferences and provided good recoveries for fortified FA samples.
  • The structure of 16:1 trans-3 was successfully characterized.

Conclusions:

  • Direct transesterification (DT) is a sensitive method for quantifying fatty acids in herbage but requires a cleanup step.
  • Solid-phase extraction (SPE) is a valuable addition to DT, enhancing sample purity and analytical reliability.
  • The optimized method improves the accuracy of fatty acid analysis in complex matrices like herbage.