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
PubYear:
2003
Keywords:
DNA
FundingBody:
Food Standards Agency (UK)
Contractor:
RHM Technology
ProjCode:
Q01049
Associated:
Type:
Research: Laboratory Based
OpenAccess:
Yes
URL:
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20141103165934/http://www.foodbase.org.uk/results.php?f_report_id=93
Comments:
NA