I leave you with a little puzzle. The 13C MAS NMR spectrum of one of my favorite holiday treats is shown below. What is it? Leave a comment to this post with your guess. (hint: cross polarization was attempted but was quite inefficient). 

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10 comments:
I guess candy cane! YUMMY!
Hi Robert,
No, not a candy cane...
Glenn
may be something like carbohydrate?
Anonymous,
Yes, this holiday treat definately contains carbohydrates...
chocolate, of course!
Egg nog?
Happy holidays Victor!!
Nope, not chocolate.
Glenn
Hi Heather,
No, not egg nog ...... mmmmmm I love egg nog though .... and rum. See this post:
http://u-of-o-nmr-facility.blogspot.com/2008/12/merry-christmas.html
Glenn
Fruit cake?
Happy holidays Igor!! Indeed, it is fruitcake . This particular sample contained a raisin.
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