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Characterization of the Elemental Composition of Black Pepper by ICP & ICP/MS for use as a Tool to Identify Potentially Adulterated or Contaminated Spices

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Patricia L. Atkins

Black pepper is often subject to counterfeiting and adulteration. Creating elemental profiles for an individual spice can be used as a tool to identify possible adulteration.

 

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