Multi-Residue Pesticide Analysis in Dried Chili Powder: Optimized Cleanup after QuEChERS Extraction for UPLC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS Analysis

This application note presents QuEChERS extraction and SPE-based cleanup strategies for multi-residue pesticide analysis of chili powder, a highly resinous and oily material obtained from dried chili pepper fruits. For the analysis of chili powder, the sample is first equilibrated with water before extraction using the DisQuE pouch for CEN QuEChERS.