Simultaneous Detection of 14 Sweeteners in Pre-prepared Dishes Using High-performance Liquid Chromatography-tandem Mass Spectrometry

In response to the existing methodological gap in direct analysis of sweeteners in ready-to-eat dishes, a novel HPLC-MS/MS-based analytical platform was systematically developed for simultaneous determination of 14 synthetic sweeteners (including acesulfame-K, saccharin, sucralose, etc.) in complex...

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Main Authors: Xiaoyan WANG, Cheng LI, Xi YAN, Jiaxin WANG, Ziye LIU, Meiyu LIU, Sinuo TIAN
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Cheng LI
Xi YAN
Jiaxin WANG
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Meiyu LIU
Sinuo TIAN
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description In response to the existing methodological gap in direct analysis of sweeteners in ready-to-eat dishes, a novel HPLC-MS/MS-based analytical platform was systematically developed for simultaneous determination of 14 synthetic sweeteners (including acesulfame-K, saccharin, sucralose, etc.) in complex food matrices. This methodology was validated through multi-phase optimization involving matrix-matched calibration, gradient elution protocols, and triple quadrupole mass spectrometric detection. The samples were extracted with 80% methanol-water solution (pH3) under ultrasonic conditions for 10 minutes, followed by centrifugation at 8000 r/min for 5 minutes at 4 ℃. The extraction process was repeated once, and the combined extract was concentrated by rotary evaporation. The concentrated liquid was then diluted to 100 mL, and 5 mL of n-hexane was added. After vortexing for 2 min and purification, the sample was analyzed. The separation process was facilitated by an ACQUITY HSS T3 chromatography column (100 mm×2.1 mm, 1.8 μm), employing a gradient elution technique with two mobile phases: (A) 5 mmol ammonium acetate in 0.1% formic acid aqueous solution and (B) 5 mmol ammonium acetate in 0.1% formic acid methanol solution. For detection, the electrospray negative ion multiple reaction monitoring mode was utilized. The analysis revealed that the 14 sweeteners exhibited strong linear correlations within their respective concentration ranges, with R2 values consistently exceeding 0.999. The detection limits spanned from 0.02 to 4.30 mg/kg, while quantification limits ranged between 0.07 and 14.33 mg/kg. During spiking tests conducted at concentrations of 1.0, 50.0, and 125.0 mg/kg, the recovery rates of the samples fell within the range of 86.2% to 107.1%, accompanied by relative standard deviations (RSD) of less than 10% (n=6). This method demonstrates effective purification, straightforward operation, and high sensitivity, ideal for rapid detection of 14 sweeteners in pre-prepared dishes.
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spelling doaj-art-ccfd454740b44fd0b094aada1c8a6c8b2025-08-20T03:09:39ZzhoThe editorial department of Science and Technology of Food IndustryShipin gongye ke-ji1002-03062025-05-01461029130010.13386/j.issn1002-0306.20240700052024070005-10Simultaneous Detection of 14 Sweeteners in Pre-prepared Dishes Using High-performance Liquid Chromatography-tandem Mass SpectrometryXiaoyan WANG0Cheng LI1Xi YAN2Jiaxin WANG3Ziye LIU4Meiyu LIU5Sinuo TIAN6School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Hengbei University of Engineering, Handan 056000, ChinaInstitute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Risk Assessment Laboratory for Agro-products (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Agriculture Environment Monitoring, Beijing 100097, ChinaSchool of Life Science and Food Engineering, Hengbei University of Engineering, Handan 056000, ChinaSchool of Life Science and Food Engineering, Hengbei University of Engineering, Handan 056000, ChinaSchool of Life Science and Food Engineering, Hengbei University of Engineering, Handan 056000, ChinaSchool of Life Science and Food Engineering, Hengbei University of Engineering, Handan 056000, ChinaInstitute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Risk Assessment Laboratory for Agro-products (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Agriculture Environment Monitoring, Beijing 100097, ChinaIn response to the existing methodological gap in direct analysis of sweeteners in ready-to-eat dishes, a novel HPLC-MS/MS-based analytical platform was systematically developed for simultaneous determination of 14 synthetic sweeteners (including acesulfame-K, saccharin, sucralose, etc.) in complex food matrices. This methodology was validated through multi-phase optimization involving matrix-matched calibration, gradient elution protocols, and triple quadrupole mass spectrometric detection. The samples were extracted with 80% methanol-water solution (pH3) under ultrasonic conditions for 10 minutes, followed by centrifugation at 8000 r/min for 5 minutes at 4 ℃. The extraction process was repeated once, and the combined extract was concentrated by rotary evaporation. The concentrated liquid was then diluted to 100 mL, and 5 mL of n-hexane was added. After vortexing for 2 min and purification, the sample was analyzed. The separation process was facilitated by an ACQUITY HSS T3 chromatography column (100 mm×2.1 mm, 1.8 μm), employing a gradient elution technique with two mobile phases: (A) 5 mmol ammonium acetate in 0.1% formic acid aqueous solution and (B) 5 mmol ammonium acetate in 0.1% formic acid methanol solution. For detection, the electrospray negative ion multiple reaction monitoring mode was utilized. The analysis revealed that the 14 sweeteners exhibited strong linear correlations within their respective concentration ranges, with R2 values consistently exceeding 0.999. The detection limits spanned from 0.02 to 4.30 mg/kg, while quantification limits ranged between 0.07 and 14.33 mg/kg. During spiking tests conducted at concentrations of 1.0, 50.0, and 125.0 mg/kg, the recovery rates of the samples fell within the range of 86.2% to 107.1%, accompanied by relative standard deviations (RSD) of less than 10% (n=6). This method demonstrates effective purification, straightforward operation, and high sensitivity, ideal for rapid detection of 14 sweeteners in pre-prepared dishes.http://www.spgykj.com/cn/article/doi/10.13386/j.issn1002-0306.2024070005liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometrypre-prepared dishessweeteners
spellingShingle Xiaoyan WANG
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Xi YAN
Jiaxin WANG
Ziye LIU
Meiyu LIU
Sinuo TIAN
Simultaneous Detection of 14 Sweeteners in Pre-prepared Dishes Using High-performance Liquid Chromatography-tandem Mass Spectrometry
Shipin gongye ke-ji
liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
pre-prepared dishes
sweeteners
title Simultaneous Detection of 14 Sweeteners in Pre-prepared Dishes Using High-performance Liquid Chromatography-tandem Mass Spectrometry
title_full Simultaneous Detection of 14 Sweeteners in Pre-prepared Dishes Using High-performance Liquid Chromatography-tandem Mass Spectrometry
title_fullStr Simultaneous Detection of 14 Sweeteners in Pre-prepared Dishes Using High-performance Liquid Chromatography-tandem Mass Spectrometry
title_full_unstemmed Simultaneous Detection of 14 Sweeteners in Pre-prepared Dishes Using High-performance Liquid Chromatography-tandem Mass Spectrometry
title_short Simultaneous Detection of 14 Sweeteners in Pre-prepared Dishes Using High-performance Liquid Chromatography-tandem Mass Spectrometry
title_sort simultaneous detection of 14 sweeteners in pre prepared dishes using high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry
topic liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
pre-prepared dishes
sweeteners
url http://www.spgykj.com/cn/article/doi/10.13386/j.issn1002-0306.2024070005
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