Fluorescence spectroscopy is a non-destructive technique that is able to give rapid and sensitive results. The technique uses a light beam (usually ultraviolet) to excite electrons, thereby causing them to fluoresce. This light is then directed towards a filter and onto a detection mechanism where the molecule, or changes in it, can be measured and identified. This is measured by what is termed a fluorescence excitation spectrum The quality, safety, and authenticity of our food is of the utmost importance…
