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Review on the Authenticity of Tequila

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Tequila is a distilled spirit made from the blue agave plant, and its authenticity and traceability are usually determined by inspection carried out by the Mexican Tequila Regulatory Council. This review looks at the alternative means of authenticating Tequila with analytical methodology, and gives a critical analysis of the available techniques.The use of isotopic ratios stands out as the most robust technique, because it establishes the type of sugar source used and the maturation time of the manufacturing process.

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4469687685?profile=RESIZE_400xThis review maps the current state of research in the area of the geographical origin of agricultural products and food. The review is divided in three parts. The first part deals with the analytical techniques applied in the food authentication, with special mention of the use of elemental analysis and multiple isotope ratios. The second section focuses on published research data for geographical origin authentication for the period 2015–2019. The third part contains the results on certification of geographical origin on specific agricultural products.drawn from the published articles in the period 2015–2019. 

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