| Abstract: | Furfural and 5‐(hydroxymethyl)‐2‐furaldehyde (HMF) are useful indicators of accurate storage temperature of food samples. A first derivative spectrophotometric method was developed for the determination of the furfural and HMF level in Locust bean pekmez. In addition, the levels of the furfural and HMF were investigated during Locust bean pekmez preparation. The recoveries were generally nearly 100%. This method is also rapid and accurate and results in economical analyses of furaldehydes. |
