The Identification of Meat Species in Vegetarian Foods by QRT-PCR

Abstract:
Development of an assay for a genericanimal DNA fragment as a marker for meat. The presence of egg in the vegetarian products did not cause analytical problems.. Limited trials have shown the method to be applicable to cooked samples. The absolute amount of DNA present in a particular materials varies with individual, tissue, and growth conditions; a situation that makes precise quantification difficult
Date:
2003
Keywords:
DNA
Funding Body:
Food Standards Agency (UK)
Contractor:
RHM Technology
Project Code:
Q01049
Associated research:
Type:
Research: Laboratory Based
Open Access:
Yes
URL:
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Comments:
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