Gas chromatography applications in Italian Cheese Products

In recent times, there has been a growing awareness among consumers regarding the authenticity and quality of local and traditional products. To meet the high-quality standards for food products, international regulations require certain criteria to be met, including the absence or presence within specific limits of certain ingredients. Gas chromatography (GC) is an analytical technique employed to separate the chemical components of food and determine their presence, absence, or quantity. In order to assess compliance with regulations and identify potential fraudulence or to better characterize products, a combination of gas chromatography with other systems has been utilized to evaluate Italian cheeses. The application of gas chromatography in this analytical method is preferred due to its ease of diagnosis, sensitivity, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and short analysis time. The utilization of gas chromatography in this analytical method, including the combination with other systems, allows for both targeted and nontargeted approaches to assess the quality and authenticity of the Italian cheeses.