title: Rapid analysis of triacylglycerols using high-performance liquid chromatography with light scattering detection.
abstract: This paper details a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the separation of triacylglycerols, using a 3-micron, 15 cm x 4.6 mm I.D. Spherisorb ODS column and gradient elution with dichloromethane and acetonitrile. The triacylglycerols are detected using a light scattering detector (mass detector). Separations of a number of different edible oils and fats are reported. The procedure offers a possible method for determining cocoa butter equivalents and the adulteration of edible oils and fats by other non-generic fats and oils.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of the Government Chemist, Teddington, Middlesex, U.K.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Palmer
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Palmer
mesh_terms: D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; D005506:Food Contamination / Q000032:analysis; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000032:analysis; D012031:Refractometry; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D010938:Plant Oils; D014280:Triglycerides