Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis for the Discrimination of the Geographic Origin of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Discrimination of geographical origin can satisfy the demand for food authenticity while decreasing the risk of adulteration in high-quality food products. Rice is among the most important cultivated crops worldwide, providing food for more than half of the Earth’s population. The aim of this study is to discriminate the geographical origin of rice cultivated in three regions: Agrinio (Western Greece), Serres, and Chalastra (Central Macedonia). In total, 120 samples were collected from Agrinio...