Sample-preparation methods for pesticide-residue analysis in cereals and derivatives

Since the Neolithic Age, cereals have constituted an important part of the human diet, and they are now one of the foods most produced and consumed in the world. As a result, and because of the large population involved, food-safety issues are an important matter of concern and appropriate action is required.Pesticide-residue analysis, including method optimization, method development and monitoring programs are becoming increasingly important.The aim of this review article is to provide a general overview of the different sample-preparation methods published in the period 2006–11 covering the analysis of pesticides in cereal samples, including some of their derivatives, such as flour or cereal-based baby foods.

► Analytical methods used in the analysis of pesticide residues in cereals. ► Sample-pretreatment methods for the analysis of pesticide residues in cereals. ► Publications in 2006–11 for the analysis of pesticide residues in cereals.