April 9, 2026

PAHs in Plant-Based Products: An Underestimated Contamination Risk

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are formed wherever combustion processes are incomplete. They can enter plant-based products through drying and smoking processes, environmental air contamination, or during […]
April 9, 2026

Glufosinate in Plant-Based Matrices: Analytical Challenges and Solutions

Glufosinate is a non-selective herbicide widely used in agriculture worldwide. Its high water solubility and pronounced polarity clearly distinguish it analytically from more lipophilic compounds. After […]
March 16, 2026

White mulberry (Morus alba) – between traditional use and analytical characterisation

The leaves of the white mulberry (Morus alba) have been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for a long time now. They also play an important […]
March 16, 2026

Suitability of product-specific methods for complex matrices

Why standard methods alone are not enough Herbal medicines and cosmetics are among the most challenging groups of products when it comes to microbiological quality control. […]