Many physicochemical changes occur
during food storage and processing,
such as rancidity, hydrolysis, oxidation, and aging, which may alter
the taste, flavor, and texture of food products and pose risks to
public health. Analysis of these changes has become of great interest
to many researchers. Mass spectrometry is a promising technique for
the study of food and nutrition domains as a result of its excellent
ability in molecular profiling, food authentication, and marker detection.
In this review, we summarized recent advances in mass spectrometry
techniques and their applications in food storage and processing.
Furthermore, current technical challenges associated with these methodologies
were discussed.