Quantification and Identification of Various Sugars in Maple Syrup by MID FTIR Spectroscopy

This application note demonstrates that FTIR analysis is a viable tool for the quantification and identification of various natural sugars present in food products, such as maple syrup. Chemometric techniques allow for the quantitative analysis of fructose, glucose, and sucrose present, with minimal sample preparation. The IRTracer-100 coupled with an ATR accessory provides the ideal solution for any QA/QC environment requiring the quantitative analysis of components present in finished products.