The book "Luminescent analysis of food products" by A. Koscheeva is a fascinating and deep dive into the world of modern methods of analysis, which open up new horizons in the field of food safety and quality. In the context of rapidly developing science and technology, this work is becoming an indispensable source of knowledge for specialists, students and anyone interested in food quality control issues. The book discusses in detail the principles of luminescent analysis, which is one of the most promising and highly effective methods of research. The author shares his knowledge on how this method can be applied to identify various substances in food, including toxic compounds, additives and even pathogenic microorganisms. The reader will be able to learn how with the help of luminescence it is possible not only to detect, but also to quantify