THE USE OF TARGETED ANALYSIS TO VERIFY THE GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN OF GROUND PAPRIKA

This study investigated the use of targeted analysis to verify geographic origin ground paprika samples. In total, 36 samples were analyzed from all over world (17 Europe, 17 Asia, one North America, and Africa). Deliberately chosen methods that equipment commonly available in control laboratories used for analysis. The examined total fat content, protein sugar concentration, concentration selected elements, ASTA coloring, ash pH extract. results processed using multivariate analysis, which showed that, based on these parameters, it is possible differentiate different regions. addition being able separate originating Asia those was also distinguish Europe with protected geographical indications, such as Hungary, Spain, Slovakia.