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R&D SHARE 3
Applications of Stable
Isotope Ratio Analysis
Atmospheric
Chemistry
Environmental
Science
Archaeology
Climate
Change
Biology
Food
and
Beverage
Forensic
Science
Geology
Aquatic
Science
Medical
Science
Oceanography
Petroleum
Geochemistry
Pharmacology Air Quality Plant Science
C
Carbon
6
Interprets: Botanical origin C3, C4 and CAM photosynthesis
Identifies: Adulteration (e.g. sweetening with cheap sugar)
Foods Affected: Honey, liquor, wine, olive oil, butter and flavors
Photosynthesis
N
Nitrogen
7
Interprets: Soil processes, plant fertilizer processes
Identifies: Mislabeling (organic vs. non-organic)
Foods Affected: Fruits, vegetables and animal meat
Soil / Fertilizer
O
Oxygen
8
Interprets: Local-regional rainfall geographical area
Identifies: Dilution of beverages, and place of product origin
Foods Affected: Coffee, wine, liquor, water, sugar, animal meat
and flavors
Water
S
Sulfur
16
Interprets: Local soil conditions, proximity to shoreline
Identifies: Product origin
Foods Affected: Fruits, vegetables, animal meat and honey
Soil
H
Hydrogen
1
Interprets: Local-regional rainfall geographical area
Identifies: Dilution of beverages, product origin
Foods Affected: Coffee, wine, liquor, water, sugar,
animal meat and flavors
Water
Isotope
Fingerprints