Analysis of cannabinoids by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry in milk, liver and hemp seed to ensure food safety

A method for determining cannabinoids, Δ9-tetrahidrocannabinol (THC), 11-nor-9-carboxy-Δ9-THC (THC-COOH) and 11-hidroxy-Δ9-THC (THC-OH) in milk, liver and hemp seeds based on liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry has been optimized and validated. Analytes were extracted with methanol and the extracts cleaned-up by solid-phase extraction using Oasis HLB (60 mg). The developed method was validated according to the Commission Decision 2002/657/EC. The decision limit (CCα) and detection capability (CCβ) ranged from 3.10–10.5 ng g−1 and 3.52–11.5 ng g−1, the recoveries were 76–118% and matrix effect ranged from −17.8% to 19.9% in the three matrices studied. The method was applied to food samples obtaining positive results for THC in hemp seeds (average 0.82 μg g−1) and three brands of junior formula milk at concentrations from 4.76 to 56.11 ng g−1. The developed method was suitable achieving identification and quantification of cannabinoids in food matrices.

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Main Authors: Escrivá, Úrsula, Andrés-Costa, María Jesús, Andreu Pérez, V., Picó, Yolanda
Other Authors: Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (España)
Format: artículo biblioteca
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-08-01
Subjects:Cannabinoids, LC–MS/MS, Solid-phase extraction, Food safety, Hemp seed, Food of animal origin,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/182855
http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000780
http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100003329
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