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1Laboratory for Food Chemistry, Department of Analytical Chemistry, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Abstract:
A rapid and simplified LC-MS method was developed for quantifying vitamins D3 (cholecalciferol) and K2 (menaquinone-4 and menaquinone-7) in high-fat chicken meat products. Sample preparation involves a two-step solvent extraction followed by centrifugation. Efficient separation was achieved on a Gemini C18 column, and electrospray in positive mode was used for detection. Method validation confirmed good performance and reproducibility. The method was successfully applied to both fortified and unfortified chicken pâté samples. Owing to its simplicity, robustness, and sensitivity, this approach provides a practical and reliable means for quantifying fat-soluble vitamins in complex animal-derived matrices and can serve as a foundation for broader applications in high-fat food products.
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