气相色谱法测定水果和蔬菜中5种有机含磷农药的残留量

提出了用气相色谱-火焰光度检测器测定水果和蔬菜中甲基异柳磷、苯线磷、内吸磷、硫环磷和蝇毒磷等5种有机含磷农药残留量的方法。采用乙腈匀质提取样品中残留的有机含磷农药,提取液经石墨化炭黑粉末净化。用SPB-608毛细管色谱柱分离,气相色谱-火焰光度检测器法测定。方法的检出限(3S/N)在0.01～0.05mg·L-1之间。所测5种有机含磷农药的标准加入回收率在91.3%～110.0%之间,相对标准偏差(n=6)在1.5%～4.6%之间。     

Residue determination of cyromazine and its metabolite melamine in chard samples by ion-pair liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray tandem mass spectrometry

A method has been developed for the sensitive and selective determination of cyromazine and its metabolite melamine in chard samples. Both compounds are small polar basic molecules, making their determination at residue levels complicated. The method involves an extraction procedure with phosphate buffer and methanol using high-speed blender, the addition of tridecafluoroheptanoic acid (TFHA) as ion-pair reagent and the injection of the five-fold diluted extract on liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (LC–ESI–MS/MS). The method has been validated for chard samples, spiked at 0.05 and 0.5 mg kg⁻¹. Quantification was carried out by using matrix-matched standards calibration and recoveries were satisfactory, with mean values for cyromazine of 103% and 93%, and relative standard deviations lower than 7%. In the case of melamine, recoveries were 89% and 86%, with relative standard deviations lower than 13%. A limit of quantification of 0.05 mg kg⁻¹ was obtained for both compounds, with the limit of detection below 0.01 mg kg⁻¹. The method, with very little sample handling and good sensitivity, was applied to the rapid determination of low residue levels of these compounds in chards from field residue trials. All the quality controls included during the analysis were satisfactory with average recoveries of 92% and 78% for cyromazine and melamine, respectively.     

Determination of neutral oligosaccharides in vegetables by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry

In this work, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI–TOF–MS) was used for characterization of oligosaccharides in some vegetable samples (Jerusalem artichoke, red onion, glucose syrup from potatoes). The selection of suitable matrix has critical importance for quality of MALDI–TOF spectra. Therefore six selected matrices (2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid, 2,4,6-trihydroxyacetophenone, -cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid, 2-(4-hydroxyphenylazo)benzoic acid, 3-aminoquinoline and sinapinic acid) were tested. The optimization of experimental conditions was carried out for two model carbohydrates that are important in food chemistry—inulin and starch. The experiments were performed in both positive linear and reflectron mode. The signals of the standard samples in reflectron mode were weak and repeatability of the measurements was lower than in linear mode. 2,4,6-Trihydroxyacetophenone for inulin and 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid for starch were found as the best matrices. Therefore, the real samples were analyzed with these two matrices in linear mode. The distribution of oligosaccharides from Jerusalem artichoke showed the degree of polymerization (DP) of the oligosaccharides in the range from 2 to 25. Red onion contained the saccharides with DP from 1 to 14. Glucose syrup from potatoes had DP from 2 to 48. MALDI–TOF–MS was found more sensitive for detection of oligosaccharides than the chromatographic methods used for the some purpose.     

顶空GC法测定蔬菜中硫氰酸盐的新方法

本文根据ＳＣＮ－与氯胺Ｔ反应生成氯化氰的原理，应用顶空气相色谱法测定蔬菜中的ＳＣＮ－，本法变异系数０．６５％－１．９８％，回收率为９３．７－９９．７％。     

Determination of Atrazine in Vegetable Samples Using a Dipstick Immunoassay Format

A dipstick assay format for atrazine analysis in vegetable samples is described. The analytical method consists in a fast extraction procedure followed by a test based on the use of Immobilon-P strips as antibody coating support. The atrazine quantification was carried out measuring the dot colour by a spectrophotometer. Thus atrazine could be detected in a concentration range 0.16-475.0 µg L_{m 1} with an I₅₀ of 2.04 µg L _m1. For direct quantification of vegetable samples, those were extracted by blending 5 g in 10 mL of MeOH for 10 min followed by a vacuum filtration through 0.45 µm nylon filters. To avoid erroneous atrazine results, all samples and standards were run in 50% of MeOH which decreased the assay sensitivity by ten fold ( I₅₀ = 21.09 µg L_m1). Therefore, the proposed methodology was able to perform atrazine analysis under established EU MRL. The samples could be measured directly without any prior concentration or clean-up steps. Recoveries (75-105%) were in agreement with those obtained by a reference method (multiresidue extraction-GC/MS quantification). The feasibility of automated immunoreagent dispenser was also demonstrated.     

Miniaturized Method Based on Matrix Solid-Phase Dispersion for the Rapid Screening of 36 Pesticides in Agricultural Food Commodities

Matrix solid-phase dispersion and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry were used for the rapid screening of 36 pesticides in agricultural products. Homogenized sample (0.5 g), C₈-modified silica (0.5 g) and Na₂SO₄ (1 g) were mixed and transferred to a cartridge containing activated silica (0.5 g). Best recoveries (>60%) were found using dichloromethane-ethyl acetate (4:1) for elution. Analytical characteristics at spiking levels (10–100 μg/kg) were calculated for each pesticide. Matrix effects were studied by comparing the slopes of the matrix-matched calibration curves. Fruit and vegetable samples from South Africa complied with EU and South African current regulation, except for cypermethrin in green beans.     

Determination of organophosphorus pesticide residues in vegetables using solid phase micro-extraction coupled with gas chromatography–flame photometric detector

An adequate and simple analytical method based on solid-phase microextraction (SPME) followed by gas chromatography–flame photometric detection (GC–FPD) for the determination of eleven organophosphorus pesticide residues (i.e., ethoprophos, sulfotep, diazinon, tolclofos-methyl, fenitrothion, chlorpyrifos, isofenphos, methidathion, ethion, triazophos, leptophos) in vegetables samples (cabbage, kale and mustard) was developed. Important parameters that influence the extraction efficiency (i.e., fibre type, extraction modes, extraction time, salt addition, desorption time and temperature) were systematically investigated. Four types of commercially available fibres (i.e., 50/30 μm divinylbenzene/carboxen/polydimethylsiloxane (DVB/CAR/PDMS), 65 μm polydimethylsiloxane/divinylbenzene (PDMS/DVB), 100 μm polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), and 85 μm polyacrylate (PA)) were evaluated. PA fibre exhibited the best performance and was used for the rest of the studies. The optimised extraction conditions were: extraction time, 30 min at room temperature; stirring speed, 1275 rpm; salt content, 10% NaCl; desorption time and temperature, 11 min at 260 °C; and no pH adjustment of the sample extract. The method was validated over the range 0.1–100 μg/L. Repeatabilities were satisfactory, ranging between 2.44% and 17.9% for all analytes. The limits of detection and quantitation ranged from 0.01 to 0.14 and 0.03 to 0.42 μg/L, respectively. The method was applied to twenty local vegetable (cabbage, kale and mustard) products. Chlorpyrifos (0.22–1.68 μg/kg) was the most detected pesticide in the tested samples. The obtained values are however lower than the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) as stipulated in the Food Act & Regulations of Malaysia.     

Determination of benzimidazolic fungicides in fruits and vegetables by supramolecular solvent-based microextraction/liquid chromatography/fluorescence detection

A supramolecular solvent consisting of vesicles, made up of equimolecular amounts of decanoic acid (DeA) and tetrabutylammonium decanoate (Bu₄NDe), dispersed in a continuous aqueous phase, is proposed for the extraction of benzimidazolic fungicides (BFs) from fruits and vegetables. Carbendazim (CB), thiabendazole (TB) and fuberidazole (FB) were extracted in a single step and no clean-up or concentration of extracts was needed. The high extraction efficiency obtained for BFs was a result of the different types of interactions provided by the supramolecular solvent (e.g. hydrophobic and hydrogen bonds) and the high number of solubilisation sites it contains. Besides simple and efficient, the proposed extraction approach was rapid, low-cost, environment friendly and it was implemented using conventional lab equipments. The target analytes were determined in the supramolecular extract by LC/fluorescence detection. They were separated in a Kromasil C₁₈ (5 μm, 150 mm × 4.6 mm) column using isocratic elution [mobile phase: 60:40 (v/v) 50 mM phosphate buffer (pH 4)/methanol] and quantified at 286/320 nm (CB) and 300/350 nm (TB and FB) excitation/emission wavelengths, respectively. Quantitation limits provided by the supramolecular solvent-based microextraction (SUSME)/LC/fluorescence detection proposed method for the determination of CB, TB and FB in fruits and vegetables were 14.0, 1.3 and 0.03 μg kg⁻¹, respectively, values far below the current maximum residue levels (MRLs) established by the European Union, i.e. 100-2000 μg kg⁻¹ for CB, 50-5000 μg kg⁻¹ for TB and 50 μg kg⁻¹ for FB. The precision of the method, expressed as relative standard deviation, for inter-day measurements (n = 13) was 3.3% for CB (50 μg kg⁻¹), 3.5% for TB (10 μg kg⁻¹) and 2.8% for FB (0.5 μg kg⁻¹) and recoveries for fruits (oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, grapefruits, apples, pears and bananas) and vegetables (potatoes and lettuces) fortified at the μg kg⁻¹ level were in the interval 93-102%.     

氢化物发生-原子吸收光谱法测定蔬菜中痕量铅

采用微波消化、氢化物发生-原子吸收光谱法测定蔬菜中痕量铅。研究了硼氢化钾用量、酸介质及其酸度对铅的测定影响,采用铁氰化钾-草酸体系可消除金属元素对铅测定的干扰。检出限为0．023μg·L-1,回收率为97．8％～105．6％,RSD为0．8％～1．8％,线性范围为0～40μg·L-1。     

Independent evaluation of a commercial deconvolution reporting software for gas chromatography mass spectrometry analysis of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables

The gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC–MS) deconvolution reporting software (DRS) from Agilent Technologies has been evaluated for its ability as a screening tool to detect a large number of pesticides in incurred and fortified samples extracted with acetone/dichloromethane/light petroleum (Mini-Luke method). The detection of pesticides is based on fixed retention times using retention time locking (RTL) and full scan mass spectral comparison with a partly customer built automated mass spectral deconvolution and identification system (AMDIS) database. The GC–MS was equipped with a programmable temperature vaporising (PTV) injector system which enables more sample to be injected. In a blind study of 52 real samples a total number of 158 incurred pesticides were found. In addition to the 85 pesticides found by manual interpretation of GC–NPD/ECD chromatograms, the DRS revealed 73 more pesticides (+46%). The DRS system also shows its potential to discover pesticides which are normally not searched for (EPN in long beans from Thailand). A spiking experiment was performed to blank matrices of apple, orange and lettuce with 177 different pesticides at concentration levels 0.02 and 0.1 mg/kg. The samples were analysed on GC–MS full scan and the AMDIS match factor was used as a mass spectral quality criterion. The threshold level of the AMDIS match factor was set at 20 to eliminate most of the false positives. AMDIS match factors from 20 up to 69 are regarded only as indication of a positive hit and must be followed by manual interpretation. Pesticides giving AMDIS match factors at ≥70 are regarded as identified. To simplify and decrease the large amount of data generated at each concentration level, the AMDIS match factors ≥20 was averaged (mean AMF) for each pesticide including the commodities and their replicates. Among 177 different pesticides spiked at 0.02 and 0.1 mg/kg level, the percentage of mean AMF values ≥70 were 23% and 80%, respectively. For 531 individual detections of pesticides (177 pesticides × 3 replicates) giving AMDIS match factor 20 in apple, orange and lettuce, the detection rates at 0.02 mg/kg were 71%, 63% and 72%, respectively. For the 0.1 mg/kg level the detection rates were 89%, 85% and 89%, respectively. In real samples some manual interpretation must be performed in addition. However, screening by GC–MS/DRS is about 5–10 times faster compared to screening with GC–NPD/ECD because the time used for manual interpretation is much shorter and there is no need for re-injection on GC–MS for the identification of suspect peaks found on GC–NPD/ECD.