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Evaluation of standard addition analysis for the multi elemental determination of complete meals by MP-AES: Investigation of matrix effects using the accuracy profile model

Justine Landais, Caroline Buffiere
Published : 1 March 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17180/novae-2024-NO-art02

Abstract

No analytical technique currently exists to assess mineral intakes in whole-meal samples to provide global information on diets. Moreover, multi-elemental determination by atomic emission spectrometers is often subject to matrix effects leading to analytical bias and inaccurate results. To overcome these issues, we have developed and optimized a method for the simultaneous determination of iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium in complex meal samples using the standard addition technique. The aim of this study was to appraise the suitability of this technique using the accuracy profile model. Systematic matrix effects were detected and correlated with the complexity of the sample. Bias correction significantly improved the analytical performance of the method. It appears to be more sensitive, with a decrease of the limit of quantification (LOQ) for all the elements studied. In addition, the overall validity range of the method has been extended, from 0.15 to 1.5 mg.L-1 for trace elements (Fe, Zn), and from 2.5 to 12 mg.L-1 for major elements (Ca, Mg). The method's reliability was assessed by modeling the uncertainty of the measurements. Within the validity range, the expanded uncertainty averages were 23% (Fe), 12% (Zn), 14% (Ca) and 8% (Mg). Addition concentration levels were therefore optimized for each element in their validity ranges, based on their discrimination thresholds. This work confirms the necessity of using standard addition as part of a multi-elemental assay on complete meals.

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Authors

Justine Landais

j.landais@outlook.fr

Affiliation : Unité de Nutrition Humaine, UMR 1019, INRAE Centre de Recherches Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Saint Genès Champanelle, France

Country : France

Caroline Buffiere

Affiliation : Unité de Nutrition Humaine, UMR 1019, INRAE Centre de Recherches Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Saint Genès Champanelle, France.

Country : France

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