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- Title
Elemental Fingerprinting of Pecorino Romano and Pecorino Sardo PDO: Characterization, Authentication and Nutritional Value.
- Authors
Mara, Andrea; Caredda, Marco; Addis, Margherita; Sanna, Francesco; Deroma, Mario; Georgiou, Constantinos A.; Langasco, Ilaria; Pilo, Maria I.; Spano, Nadia; Sanna, Gavino
- Abstract
Sardinia, located in Italy, is a significant producer of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) sheep cheeses. In response to the growing demand for high-quality, safe, and traceable food products, the elemental fingerprints of Pecorino Romano PDO and Pecorino Sardo PDO were determined on 200 samples of cheese using validated, inductively coupled plasma methods. The aim of this study was to collect data for food authentication studies, evaluate nutritional and safety aspects, and verify the influence of cheesemaking technology and seasonality on elemental fingerprints. According to European regulations, one 100 g serving of both cheeses provides over 30% of the recommended dietary allowance for calcium, sodium, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus, and over 15% of the recommended dietary intake for copper and magnesium. Toxic elements, such as Cd, As, Hg, and Pb, were frequently not quantified or measured at concentrations of toxicological interest. Linear discriminant analysis was used to discriminate between the two types of pecorino cheese with an accuracy of over 95%. The cheese-making process affects the elemental fingerprint, which can be used for authentication purposes. Seasonal variations in several elements have been observed and discussed.
- Subjects
SARDINIA (Italy); ITALY; NUTRITIONAL requirements; FISHER discriminant analysis; DIETARY calcium; ZINC; FOOD consumption; COPPER
- Publication
Molecules, 2024, Vol 29, Issue 4, p869
- ISSN
1420-3049
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/molecules29040869