Advances in the Application of Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Quality Control of Cereal Foods

Cereal foods occupy a central position in the global food consumption structure. Staple foods such as wheat, rice, and corn provide essential nutrients like carbohydrates and proteins for billions of people. Long-term intake of these foods can reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. However, the development of modern agri- culture has caused some quality and safety issues such as pesticide residues, mycotoxin contamination, heavy metal residues, and illegal additives in...