Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy combined with chemometrics for detecting homogeneous adulteration in olive oil: A case study of expired and refined olive oils.
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is widely recognized as a premium grade oil, commanding a high market value and a strong reputation for health benefits. The adulteration of EVOO with low grade oils increases, especially when the adulterants are chemically similar. This study developed a detection strategy based on terahe...