Molecular Markers for Food Traceability

DNA analysis with molecular markers has opened a way to understand complex organism's genome. It is presently being widely applied across different fields, where food takes a preeminent position. Constant outbreaks of foodborne illnesses are increasing consumer's attention towards more det...

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Main Authors: Paula Martins-Lopes, Sónia Gomes, Leonor Pereira, Henrique Guedes-Pinto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Zagreb 2013-01-01
Series:Food Technology and Biotechnology
Subjects:
GMO
Online Access:http://hrcak.srce.hr/file/153912
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Summary:DNA analysis with molecular markers has opened a way to understand complex organism's genome. It is presently being widely applied across different fields, where food takes a preeminent position. Constant outbreaks of foodborne illnesses are increasing consumer's attention towards more detailed information related to what they are consuming. This overview reports on the areas where food traceability has been considered, and the problems that still remain to be bypassed in order to be widely applied. An outline of the most broadly used PCR-based methods for food traceability is described. Applications in the area of detection of genetically modified organisms, protected denomination of origin, allergenic and intolerance reactions are detailed in order to understand the dimension of the performed studies.
ISSN:1330-9862
1334-2606