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My main working area are scientific based advisory and research activities concerning organic process contaminants in foods. I am the Director of the European Union Reference Laboratory for Processing Contaminants (EURL-PC). The process related contaminants include compounds like furan, 2-methylfuran and 3-methylfuran and 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol and their esters. Furthermore, research related to levels and human dietary intake of the contaminants and I acts as the Danish national reference laboratory for organochlorine pesticides in foodstuff of animal origin.
Research areas
My main working areas are scientific based advisory and research activities concerning organic environmental contaminants and process related compounds. The organic environmental contaminants includes PCB and organochlorine pesticides and the process related compounds include furan and 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol. Furthermore research related to levels and human dietary intake of the organic environmental contaminants and process related compounds and acts as the Danish national reference laboratory for organochlorine pesticides in foodstuff of animal origin.Keywords
- User defined:
- 3-MCPD
- 3-MCPD estre
- EURL-PC
- Process contaminants
- Food
- Analytical Chemistry
- Furan
- Organochlorine pesticides
- Environmental contaminants
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Publications
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Genomic and metabolic characterization of defined starter cultures for safe and more consistent production of Ethiopian honey wine ("Tej")
Berhanu, M., Desalegn, A., Birri, D. J., Ashenafi, M., Bai, F.-Y., Fromberg, A. & Tigu, F., 2026, In: International Journal of Food Microbiology. 452, 11 p., 111712.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Analytical food challenges and experiences from the European Union Reference Laboratory for Processing Contaminants
Fromberg, A., 2025. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference abstract for conference › Research › peer-review
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Effect of processing conditions and exposure assessment of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural in caramel colors
Wilde, A. S., Pedersen, M., Hansen, M., Mikkelsen, N. K. T., Bhattarai, B., Fromberg, A. & Duedahl-Olesen, L., 2025, In: Food Control. 174, 8 p., 111239.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Free and bound monochloropropanediol and glycidyl fatty acid esters in baby foods by GC-MS/MS
Diamantidou, D. & Fromberg, A., 2025, In: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 148, Part 1, 9 p., 108175.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Quantification of 2-, 3-monochloropropanediol fatty acid esters and glycidyl esters in food emulsifiers by GC-MS/MS: an alternative approach
Fromberg, A., Kuhlmann, J. & Diamantidou, D., 2025, In: Food Additives and Contaminants - Part A. 42, 8, p. 991-1000 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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European Union Reference Laboratory for Processing Contaminants
Fromberg, A. (Project Manager), Duedahl-Olesen, L. (Project Participant), Granby, K. (Project Participant), Nguyen, K. H. (Project Participant), Ionas, A. C. (Project Participant), Pedersen, M. (Project Participant) & Fodnæss, H. (Project Participant)
01/03/2018 → …
Project: Consultancy
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Organochlorine pesticides and PCB in food: Assessment of dietary intake and occurrence of organochlorine pesticides and PCB in food.
Fromberg, A. (Project Manager)
01/01/2010 → …
Project: Research
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Proof of food authenticity by chemical methods
Wilde, A. S. (PhD Student), Smedsgaard, J. (Main Supervisor), Fromberg, A. (Supervisor), Duedahl-Olesen, L. (Examiner), Fauhl-Hassek, C. (Examiner) & Larsen, L. B. (Examiner)
Technical University of Denmark
01/05/2016 → 17/09/2019
Project: PhD
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Autenticitet af aromastoffer
Hansen, A.-M. S. (PhD Student), Fromberg, A. (Supervisor), Duedahl-Olesen, L. (Examiner), Petersen, M. A. (Examiner), Engel, K.-H. (Examiner) & Frandsen, H. L. (Main Supervisor)
Technical University of Denmark
15/02/2012 → 15/12/2015
Project: PhD
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Autenticitet af fødevarer og fødevareingredienser
Fromberg, A. (Project Participant) & Frandsen, H. L. (Project Manager)
01/12/2011 → 31/12/2014
Project: Research
Activities
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Analytical food challenges and experiences from the European Union Reference Laboratory for Processing Contaminants
Fromberg, A. (Guest lecturer)
27 Apr 2025 → 30 Apr 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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New food challenges and experiences from the European Union Reference Laboratory for Processing Contaminants
Fromberg, A. (Guest lecturer)
5 Nov 2024 → 8 Nov 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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EURL-PC training 2022
Fromberg, A. (Organizer)
6 Apr 2022Activity: Attending an event › Participating in or organising workshops, courses, seminars etc.
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Experiences from the EURL Proficiency tests from the European Union Reference Laboratory for Processing Contaminants
Fromberg, A. (Guest lecturer)
6 Sept 2022 → 9 Sept 2022Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Activities of the EURL for processing contaminants with special consideration of MCPDE & GE analysis
Fromberg, A. (Guest lecturer)
27 Jun 2022 → 28 Jun 2022Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
Press/Media
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RIKILT, DTU Food and CVUA Freiburg to take over JRC EURL responsibilities
23/01/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Instituttets to nye EU referencelaboratorier
23/01/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media