Identification and Quantification in Food

Hidden Biodiversity in Wildlife Trade Networks: DNA Barcoding Reveals Fish and Crocodilian Species in Commercialized Swim Bladders

This study uses DNA barcoding to identify hidden biodiversity in commercialized fish swim bladders, revealing four species including two Amazonian crocodilians.

Analytical Validation of Automated DNA Isolation from Meat Matrices for High-Quality PCR-Based Food Authentication

This paper validates an automated DNA extraction method for meat matrices, showing it produces high-quality DNA suitable for PCR-based food authentication.

High-Resolution Melting Analysis of Chloroplast Markers for Species Authentication and Fraud Detection in Commercial Acai and Jucara Products

This paper evaluates HRM analysis of chloroplast markers for species authentication of acai and jucara products, finding it more reliable than DNA sequencing in detecting mislabeling.

SPrOUT: A computational and targeted sequencing approach for mixed plant DNA identification with Angiosperms353

This paper introduces a computational and targeted sequencing approach for identifying plant species in mixed samples using the Angiosperms353 kit, achieving high accuracy and precision in both in-silico and mock mixtures.

Improved Metagenomic Analysis for All-Food-Sequencing with AFS-MetaCache2: Illumina vs. Nanopore

This paper improves metagenomic analysis for food sequencing using AFS-MetaCache2, showing long-read sequencing and the new tool outperform existing methods in accuracy and efficiency.

Development of a sandwich ELISA for the detection of bovine A1 beta-casein

This paper develops a sandwich ELISA to detect A1 beta-casein in A2 milk, showing it can identify contamination at 1% A1 spike in a herd of A2A2 cows.

Tracing the illicit Peruvian delicacy: proof-of-concept multiplex-PCR for the simultaneous detection of seven commercial Macrobrachium prawn species

The paper develops a multiplex PCR assay to identify seven Macrobrachium prawn species and detects illegal trade in Peruvian prawns.

Establishing a DNA reference library for the identification of elasmobranchs in the Indian Ocean using Oxford Nanopore Sequencing

This study develops a DNA reference library for elasmobranch species in Sri Lanka using Oxford Nanopore Sequencing for fisheries monitoring and conservation.

Fifty shades of white fish: DNA barcoding reveals widespread misidentification in sushi restaurants from Southern Brazil

This study uses DNA barcoding to reveal widespread misidentification of 'white fish' sushi in Southern Brazil, finding that one in five restaurants provided incorrect species information.

Statistical modelling of seafood fraud in the Canadian supply chain

The paper uses statistical models to analyze seafood fraud in Metro Vancouver, finding consistent trends with past studies and highlighting the need for better management.

Optimizing PCR using mtDNA Universal Primers for Detecting Indigenous Domestic Animal Species from Pakistan

The paper develops a PCR method using mtDNA universal primers to detect and differentiate indigenous domestic animal species in Pakistan, providing a tool for meat traceability and combating adulteration.

DNA barcoding revealed a high percentage of mislabeling in commercial fish products: the first empirical survey in South Texas

The paper uses DNA barcoding to analyze fish samples from South Texas markets, finding 20.6% mislabeling and 38.1% non-compliance with FDA market names.

DNA metabarcoding using new rbcL and ITS2 metabarcodes collectively enhance detection efficiency of medicinal plants in single and polyherbal formulations

Shark-dust: High-throughput DNA sequencing of processing residues unveils widespread trade in threatened sharks and rays

Shark-dust DNA sequencing reveals widespread trade in threatened sharks and rays, identifying 54 taxa including many CITES-listed species.

Comprehensive analysis using DNA metabarcoding, PCR, and HPLC unveils the adulteration in Brahmi herbal products

This study compares DNA metabarcoding, PCR, and HPLC to detect Brahmi adulteration in herbal products, finding varying detection rates across methods.

Species substitution in the meat value chain by high-resolution melt analysis of mitochondrial PCR products

This study uses PCR-HRM analysis of mitochondrial genes to detect meat substitution in Nairobi, Kenya, finding 10.3% of samples were substituted with cheaper species.

Decoding herbal materials of representative TCM preparations with the multi-barcoding approach

This study evaluates the multi-barcoding approach for identifying herbal materials in TCM preparations using ITS2 and trnL biomarkers, showing high detection rates and improved reliability with combined use.

DNA analysis of a large collection of shark fins from a US retail shop: species composition, global extent of trade and conservation - a Technical Report from the Monterey Bay Aquarium

The paper analyzes shark fin samples using DNA sequencing to assess species composition, trade patterns, and conservation status, finding a high proportion of CITES-listed and threatened species.

Identification of Common Adulterants in Walnut Beverage Based on Plant DNA Barcode Technology

This study uses plant DNA barcode technology to identify peanut and soybean adulterants in walnut beverage using specific primers.