Electrophoretic Technique: Capillary Zone Electrophoresis

This chapter presents the fundamentals of capillary electrophoresis (CE) including separation principles, instrumentation, and different modes in which this technique can be used. The main applications of CE for ensuring the authenticity of foods and drinks are presented discussing the advantages and disadvantages of this methodology. Authenticity of foods and beverages based on DNA, proteins, and other compounds analyzed by CE is discussed.