This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the elemental profiles of tea leaves coming from plants grown in several European gardens, with a focus on the bioaccumulation of essential and potentially toxic trace elements in relation to processing and location of tea garden. Samples were collected from various gardens across Europe, including Portugal, the Azores, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Elemental analysis was conducted on fresh tea leaves, dried leaves, and leaves processed for the production of green and black tea, along with soil samples from the root zones of tea plants. The results reveal no significant differences in elemental content based on the processing of tea leaves. However, distinct elemental profiles were observed among tea leaves of plants grown in gardens from different European regions. Utilizing chemometric and machine learning tools, the study highlights the potential of these elemental profiles for enhancing the traceability of tea products.
Unlocking the elemental signature of European tea gardens: Implications for tea traceability / Girolametti, F.; Annibaldi, A.; Illuminati, S.; Damiani, E.; Carloni, P.; Ajdini, B.; Fanelli, M.; Truzzi, C.. - In: FOOD CHEMISTRY. - ISSN 1873-7072. - ELETTRONICO. - 453:(2024). [10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139641]
Unlocking the elemental signature of European tea gardens: Implications for tea traceability
Girolametti F.;Annibaldi A.;Illuminati S.;Damiani E.;Carloni P.;Ajdini B.;Fanelli M.;Truzzi C.
2024-01-01
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This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the elemental profiles of tea leaves coming from plants grown in several European gardens, with a focus on the bioaccumulation of essential and potentially toxic trace elements in relation to processing and location of tea garden. Samples were collected from various gardens across Europe, including Portugal, the Azores, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Elemental analysis was conducted on fresh tea leaves, dried leaves, and leaves processed for the production of green and black tea, along with soil samples from the root zones of tea plants. The results reveal no significant differences in elemental content based on the processing of tea leaves. However, distinct elemental profiles were observed among tea leaves of plants grown in gardens from different European regions. Utilizing chemometric and machine learning tools, the study highlights the potential of these elemental profiles for enhancing the traceability of tea products.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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