Differentiation of lard from other animal fats based on n-Alkane profiles using chemometric analysis

• Main Authors: Sapian, Nur Ain Syaqirah, Mohamad Roslan, Muhamad Aidilfitri, Mohd Hashim, Amalia, Mohd Desa, Mohd Nasir, Halim, Murni, Abdul Manaf, Yanty Noorzianna, Wasof, Helmi
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2023
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100960/; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0963996922013904#:~:text=The%20n%2Dalkanes%20C10,1C).

Adulteration of lard with other fats and oils in food production affects many areas including economics, religion, and health. Previous studies discriminated lard based on major components of fats, i.e. triglycerides and fatty acids. This study aimed to differentiate lard and other animal fats (beef...