D. Hoyland, A. J. Taylor
1991
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Quality indicators
Journal
Food Chemistry
Abstract
Abstract The 2-thiobarbituric acid (TBA) test for the measurement of lipid oxidation was discovered over 40 years ago. Since then it has been widely used for the measurement of the oxidative state of biological and food materials. Despite copious literature references and its widespread usage there are still uncertainties over the exact chemistry of the reaction and its applicability. This review attempts to draw together the relevant publications and discuss the merits of the TBA test, particularly in the analysis of foods.