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Amino Acids  Organic Acids


 Of all the amino acids, glutamic acid is widely known as a   D-amino acids have different flavors, with D-amino acids   Organic acids contained in food products are important   development. However, know-how is needed to detect various
 component of the umami taste (delicious taste). Further, the   exerting a broad influence on the flavor of fermented foods   components that contribute to their deliciousness, including   organic acids specifically and with high sensitivity in samples
 types and component ratios of amino acids largely control the   and aged foods. Numerous amino acids are being analyzed for   their sourness and umami tastes. In addition, recently, they have   with many impurities such as food products. The organic acid
 flavor of this food product. For example, glycine and alanine are   purposes of food development and quality control, with new   become a topic of interest for their digestive stimulant and   analysis system is used in the field of food development as a
 sweet, valine and leucine are bitter, and aspartic acid and   components of the umami taste and sweetening agents   antibacterial effects.  simultaneous analysis method for various organic acids.
 glutamic acid are sour.  expected.  The analysis of organic acids is a useful approach to food
            The analysis of organic acids is a useful approach to food
 In addition, in recent years, it has been reported that L- and
            High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph
            High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph
            Organic Acid Analysis System                                                                               Food Texture
            Organic Acid Analysis System
 High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph  Analysis of Amino Acids in Black Vinegar  Analysis of Organic Acids in Food Products
 ・Post-Column Amino Acid Analysis System
 ・Pre-Column Derivatization Amino Acid Analysis System  Food products contain amino acids with a variety of flavors. Their   Organic acids such as citric acid and acetic acid shape the flavor and
 types and component ratios have a significant impact on the flavor
 Food Texture
 of the food product.                                             aroma of food products in various ways.
                                                                  This example shows the analysis of organic acids in food product
 This example shows the analysis of the amino acids in black vinegar   samples. It was confirmed that organic acids can be analyzed with
 using a pre-column derivatization amino acid analysis system.    high accuracy, and with no interference from impurities.
 Pretreatment is automated by using the SIL-30AC autosampler with
 its pretreatment function. This saves on labor, and at the same
 time, enables analysis with high accuracy.
                                                                                         mV
                                                                                         4.0
 mV                                                                                      3.5     2     7
 Prominence Post-Column  Nexera Pre-Column Derivatization  500                           3.0
 Amino Acid Analysis System  Amino Acid Analysis System                                  2.5      3
                                                                                         2.0
 400                                                                                     1.5    1
 Amino Acid Analysis System                                                              1.0       4  5
             Organic Acid Analysis System                                                0.5          6
 Most amino acids do not have an absorption band in the short wavelength region, so       0
 derivatization is required for highly sensitive and selective analysis. The more suitable   300  This organic acid analysis system features excellent selectivity and   0.0  1.0  2.0  3.0  4.0  5.0  min
 system is used to suit the sample being analyzed and the objective.  sensitivity due to the post-column pH-buffered electric conductivity   Tomato Extract  White Wine (UHPLC analysis)
 Post-Column Derivatization System  detection method.
 After the amino acids are separated from impurities, they are made to react with a   200  The organic acids are separated by ion exclusion chromatography. Then   1. Citric acid      4. Acetic acid  1. Formic acid  5. Citric acid
                                                                      2. Succinic acid    5. Carbonic acid
                                                                                                6. Pyroglutamic acid
                                                                                         2. Malic acid
 derivatization reagent. From this process, the impact of impurities is reduced, and this   3. Lactic acid  3. Lactic acid  7. Succinic acid
 system can be applied to a wide range of samples, with excellent quantitation   a pH buffering reagent is continuously added to the column eluate.   4. Acetic acid
 capability and reproducibility.  100  Since the pH is maintained at nearly neutral, the organic acids are
 Pre-Column Derivatization System  dissociated and detected via electric conductivity. This is suitable for the
 The amino acids are first subjected to derivatization, and are then separated in reverse   analysis of samples with many impurities.  Source: Shimadzu Application News No. L208 and No. L436.
 phase mode. Analysis can be performed with high sensitivity, high separation, and   0
 high throughput by combining this with the automatic pretreatment function of an   0  2  4  6  8  10  min             Components of Deliciousness
 autosampler, and an ultra high performance liquid chromatograph.
 Analysis System for D/L Amino Acids  Sugar
 High Performance Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer  Analysis of D/L Amino Acids in Yogurt Drinks
 Components of Deliciousness
 + LC/MS/MS Method Package for D/L Amino Acids  As the basis for sweetness, sugar is one of the most familiar   sweetening agents and functional foods are a focus of
 It has been reported that D-amino acids other than aspartic acid,
 glutamic acid, and proline give sweet taste, and that when there   components used as raw ingredients and flavoring agents in   attention, and research and development of sugar are actively
 are multiple D-amino acids with taste embellishing effects in a   food products. However, although they are all referred to as   conducted. The reducing sugar analysis system is used in the
 food product, they create a composite flavor quality.  sugar, there are many varieties, and they differ significantly in   field of food development as a high-sensitivity analysis method
 This example shows the analysis of D/L amino acids in yogurt   their sweetness and bioactivity. In addition, diets and health   for various reducing sugars from brewed food products and
 drinks from different manufacturers. For some amino acids, the   consciousness are in favor these days, the development of   other samples.
 D-amino acid ratio is relatively high, and significant differences in
 the component ratio of D/L amino acids are evident depending
 on the manufacturer. It is suggested that this may contribute to   High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph
 LCMS-8060  Reducing Sugar Analysis System
 differences in flavor qualities.
                                                                  Analysis of Sugars in Food Products
 D/L Component Ratio  Yogurt A  Yogurt B
 Alanine  164.0%  40.2%                                           This example shows the analysis of sugars in foods using the
 Arginine  6.9%  36.5%                                            reducing sugar analysis system.
 Asparagine  43.2%  16.5%                                         It was confirmed that high-sensitivity analysis can be performed
 Aspartic acid  38.1%  15.3%
 Cysteine  -  -                                                   with high selectivity for trace sugar content, in food product
 Glutamine  0.6%  19.8%                                           samples with many impurities.
 Glutamic acid  4091.1%  5069.6%
 Histidine  -  5.2%                                                  uRI          Peaks   mV                           Odors and Other Items
 Isoleucine  0.8%  1.0%                                              30          2. Sucrose  13 12  Peaks  6  7
                                                                                 3. Glucose
                                                                                           1.Rhamnose
 Analysis System for D/L Amino Acids  Alloisoleucine  59.4%  39.3%         2     4. Fructose  11 10  2.Ribose
                                                                                           3.Fucose
                                                                                           4.Xylose
 Leucine  1.0%  -                                                                         9  5.Arabinose
                                                                                           6.Fructose
 With two chiral separation columns, this analysis system uses an   Lysine  73.5%  3.5%  20  3  4  8  7.Glucose
                                                                                          7
 LC/MS/MS method package containing the parameters for a   Methionine  0.9%  -            6
 simultaneous analysis of 22 D/L amino acids in 10 minutes. Derivatization   Phenylalanine  0.5%  1.5%  10  5 4  5
 Odors and Other Items
 during pretreatment is not necessary, and high-sensitivity analysis can be   Serine  14.4%  29.3%  Reducing Sugar Analysis System  3 2  1  3  4
 performed in a short period of time for more efficient analysis.  Threonine  1.5%  4.6%  This reducing sugar analysis system uses the post-column fluorescence   0  1  2
 Allothreonine  42.5%  23.7%                                                              0
 Tryptophan  1.9%  13.3%  derivatization detection method with arginine as the reaction reagent.  0.0  5.0  10.0  15.0  20.0  25.0  min  0.0  5.0  10.0  15.0  20.0  25.0  min
 Note: The analysis methods in this method package were developed based on the results of
 research by the Fukusaki Laboratory at the Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka   Tyrosine  2.1%  107.4%  It is capable of high-sensitivity analysis with high selectivity for reducing   Orange Juice  Vinegar
 University.  Valine  0.4%  0.9%  sugar, even in samples with very little sugar content and many
 Reference: Nakano, Y., Konya, Y., Taniguchi, M., Fukusaki, E., Journal of Bioscience and   Source: Shimadzu Application News No. C156.  impurities.  Source: Shimadzu Application News No. L467 and No. L382.
 Bioengineering, 123, 134-138 (2016)
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