Nontargeted Detection Methods for Food Safety and Integrity.

Bing Shao1, Hui Li1, Jianzhong Shen1

  • 1Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China;

Summary

Nontargeted analysis methods are crucial for detecting unknown chemical hazards in food, ensuring safety and integrity. Advanced analytical techniques and robust chemical databases are key to identifying contaminants and improving food quality.

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