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Researchers from Sazerac Switzerland GmbH and CAMAG demonstrate how HPTLC can reveal the complex composition of spirits such as whisky, rum, gin, and tequila. Using complementary developing solvents and targeted glycerol detection, the method provides rapid screening for authenticity, aging markers, and additives – helping ensure quality control and regulatory compliance in the beverage industry.

At Anchrom Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai, Mr. Parth Trivedi applies HPTLC to detect the illegal dye Rhodamine B in sweets and cosmetics. The study highlights the technique’s reliability in identifying non-permitted substances, ensuring product safety, and supporting regulatory enforcement. HPTLC proves once again to be a fast, cost-effective tool for consumer protection.

A collaborative study by Drs. Flávio L. Beltrame, Wilmer H. Perera, and Evelyn A. de Andrade highlights the use of HPTLC fingerprinting to authenticate morphologically similar Kalanchoe species. With the automated HPTLC PRO System species-specific profiles are obtained and antioxidants such as quercetin and kaempferol derivatives can be identified, offering a robust tool for quality control and standardization of medicinal plants.

Dr. Vicente L. Cebolla and colleagues at the ICB-CSIC at the University of Zaragoza use HPTLC-MS to investigate lipid composition during pennycress seed maturation. Their lipidomic profiling reveals key insights into triacylglycerol biosynthesis relevant to next-generation biofuels. The study showcases HPTLC’s unique role in combining rapid separation with detailed molecular characterization.