title: Application of linear discriminant analysis to the differentiation of pure milk from different species and mixtures.
abstract: Discriminant analysis is used to identify different milk samples on the basis of the gas chromatographic data for fatty acids in 20 samples each of milk fat from cows, sheep, and goats. The method can differentiate mixtures and pure milks with a high degree of correct classifications. A good discrimination can also be obtained by using a reduced set of variables. The method is useful for the interpretation of gas chromatographic data and should allow a higher proportion of correct classifications than is possible by visual inspection of the chromatograms.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D005227:Fatty Acids / Q000032:analysis*; D006041:Goats; D008722:Methods; D008892:Milk / Q000032:analysis*; D012756:Sheep; D013045:Species Specificity
chemical_list: D005227:Fatty Acids