Characterization of Fruit Juices by Acid Profiles

Abstract

Abstract The gradient elution technique has been applied to the investigation of organic acids present in fruit juices. In this technique, fruit juices are placed on columns containing Dowex ion exchange Resin, 1-X10, soluble fruit solids other than acids are eluted with water, and the acids are eluted with formic acid. Recovery data are given and evaluated on a number of fruit juices. Gradient elution chromatography appears to be a valuable adjunct to present analytical methods for fruit juices. Further work is necessary to determine the constancy of values, especially with regard to the varying degrees of ripeness of the fruit at the time of picking.