Green analytical chemistry (GAC) applications in sample preparation for the analysis of anthocyanins in products and by-products from plant sources

Abstract

Green chemistry is currently at the forefront of efforts to make all steps of agri-food workflows more sustainable and environmentally friendly and to reduce their carbon footprint. In this mini-review, the most recent developments of green analytical methods are described, relative to their applications for anthocyanin determination in agri-food products and by-products.

Keywords

• Green analytical chemistry (GAC)
• Sustainable sample preparation
• Plant products
• Anthocyanins
• Energy consumption
• Green solvents