Standardization of a Mass Spectrometry-Based Workflow for Food Allergen Quantification

In this contribution, the analytical workflow typically used for the development and validation of an analytical method tailored to food allergen detection and quantification is presented. Main steps defining the workflow are herein described and commented with specific notes about the critical issues that can be faced and common solutions to be adopted. References to guidelines and/or recommendation available from official bodies, as well as main papers from international consortia operating on the specific research field are also reported, whenever possible. As such, this contribution may represent a practical guide to drive method developer in the standardization of analytical methods for food allergen detection.