Pistachios substitution with green peas and spinach

According to Turkish scientists at the Hacettepe University, pistachios are often falsified due to high demand and their value. Counterfeiting refers to the partial substitution of pistachios in confectionery, including baklava or halva. Pistachios in confectionery are most often replaced with green peas and spinach due to their organoleptic properties, color similarity and price. Detection method developed Scientists conducted a study to develop a technique for the determination of adulteration in pistachio nuts, which are replaced by green peas and spinach. Scientists developed a method of NIR spectroscopy with chemometric analysis to detect adulteration. The ...