Application of Elemental Analysis via Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (ED-XRF) for the Authentication of Maltese Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Elemental analysis using energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence on extra virgin olive oils and seed oils revealed the presence of two major concentration related clusters, one containing elements of pedological origin, whilst the other consisted of heavy metals. Seed oils were found to contain a highe...

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Main Authors: Frederick Lia, Marion Zammit Mangion, Claude Farrugia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/10/3/71