Comprehensive 2D Separation of Carotenoids in Red Chili Pepper by the Nexera-e System
Applications | 2015 | ShimadzuInstrumentation
Carotenoids are essential antioxidants found in various foods offering preventive health benefits. A detailed analysis of these compounds in complex matrices like red chili pepper is crucial for quality control and nutritional studies.
The study aimed to develop a comprehensive two-dimensional liquid chromatography method to resolve the diverse carotenoid classes in red chili pepper and to quantify key analytes such as β-carotene using LC/MS/MS.
A two-dimensional LC approach combined normal-phase separation via a cyano column in the first dimension and reversed-phase separation using a C18 column in the second dimension, achieving maximal orthogonality. Detection was performed by a photodiode array detector at 450 nm and by an LCMS-8030 triple quadrupole mass spectrometer operating in positive DUIS mode with β-carotene MRM transition at m/z 536.40 > 444.30. Specialized software ChromSquare generated 2D plots.
Ten distinct carotenoid groups were baseline resolved according to polarity and fatty acid composition, including hydrocarbons, esters, diesters, ketodiesters, epoxide derivatives and polyoxygenated xanthophylls. Quantitative analysis of β-carotene exhibited excellent linearity (r=0.998976) over 0.01–10 mg/L. The concentration in the chili extract was determined as 1.22 mg/L.
The method offers high resolution, sensitivity and selectivity for complex carotenoid profiles, reducing matrix suppression and enabling simultaneous classification and quantitation in a single run. It supports food quality assessment, nutritional research and industry QC.
Advancements may include higher throughput 2D separations, integration with high-resolution mass spectrometry for structural elucidation, and application to broader metabolomic studies in food and biological samples.
The comprehensive 2D LC/MS approach demonstrated efficient separation and reliable quantitation of carotenoids in red chili pepper. It underscores the power of orthogonal chromatographic techniques combined with targeted MS detection for complex natural product analysis.
2D-LC
IndustriesFood & Agriculture
ManufacturerShimadzu
Summary
Importance of Topic
Carotenoids are essential antioxidants found in various foods offering preventive health benefits. A detailed analysis of these compounds in complex matrices like red chili pepper is crucial for quality control and nutritional studies.
Objectives and Study Overview
The study aimed to develop a comprehensive two-dimensional liquid chromatography method to resolve the diverse carotenoid classes in red chili pepper and to quantify key analytes such as β-carotene using LC/MS/MS.
Methodology and Applied Instrumentation
A two-dimensional LC approach combined normal-phase separation via a cyano column in the first dimension and reversed-phase separation using a C18 column in the second dimension, achieving maximal orthogonality. Detection was performed by a photodiode array detector at 450 nm and by an LCMS-8030 triple quadrupole mass spectrometer operating in positive DUIS mode with β-carotene MRM transition at m/z 536.40 > 444.30. Specialized software ChromSquare generated 2D plots.
Main Results and Discussion
Ten distinct carotenoid groups were baseline resolved according to polarity and fatty acid composition, including hydrocarbons, esters, diesters, ketodiesters, epoxide derivatives and polyoxygenated xanthophylls. Quantitative analysis of β-carotene exhibited excellent linearity (r=0.998976) over 0.01–10 mg/L. The concentration in the chili extract was determined as 1.22 mg/L.
Benefits and Practical Applications
The method offers high resolution, sensitivity and selectivity for complex carotenoid profiles, reducing matrix suppression and enabling simultaneous classification and quantitation in a single run. It supports food quality assessment, nutritional research and industry QC.
Future Trends and Opportunities
Advancements may include higher throughput 2D separations, integration with high-resolution mass spectrometry for structural elucidation, and application to broader metabolomic studies in food and biological samples.
Conclusion
The comprehensive 2D LC/MS approach demonstrated efficient separation and reliable quantitation of carotenoids in red chili pepper. It underscores the power of orthogonal chromatographic techniques combined with targeted MS detection for complex natural product analysis.
References
- Mondello L and Chromaleont S.r.l Data on carotenoids separation in red chili pepper, Shimadzu Application Note L491 May 2015
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