In 1998, when the PCR technique was already popular, a Japanese company called Eiken
Chemical Co., Ltd. designed a method known as the loop-mediated isothermal amplification …

Background A gradual number of hazardous substances may exist in food, posing a threat to
consumers health. Traditional immunoassays, such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent …

Abstract The “Horsemeat Scandal” makes people pay more attention to the meat
authenticity. However, expensive equipment, complicated operations, and professional …

Authentication of meat products is critical in the food industry. Meat adulteration may lead to
religious apprehensions, financial gain and food-toxicities such as meat allergies. Thus …

Gelatin is a water-soluble protein obtained from the collagen of various animal origins
(porcine, bovine, fish, donkey, horse, and deer hide) and has diverse applications in the …

Meat adulteration could be intentional or unintentional, which may infringe consumers' rights
and interests, endanger public health, disrupt the market, and hinder the development of the …

Rapid, sensitive, and portable analytical methods for on-site inspection of food fraud are
now an urgent requirement to ensure food quality and satisfy the ethnic considerations of …

Meat and meat products are in great demand globally due to their source of high-quality
protein and other nutrients. However, the prevalence of food fraud, mislabeling in meat …

Polymerase chain reaction is an approach to make numerous copies of specific DNA. PCR
has been applied for the investigation of infectious sicknesses caused by viral, protozoan …

Determination of halal food is essential in ensuring the tranquillity of consumers, especially
Muslims. Halal products mean they are free from prohibited ingredients according to Islamic …