Project details: Development of DNA Techniques for Food Authenticity
Details of Agency-funded projects under the Food Authenticity research programme (Q01).
Q01033/43: Real time analysis of PCR-based DNA methods for the limit of detection, sensitivity and specificity
This research project aims to assess the effect of food processing and the food matrix on the usefulness of DNA methods for identifying meat and fish species.
Q01035: Improved quantitation for food adulteration
This research project aims to evaluate the use of quantitative DNA based methods for the determination of the levels of DNA present in food.
Q01036: Combined competitive PCR/multicolour fluorescence for accurate quantification of markers in DNA from foods
This research project aims to investigate the possibility of developing a competitive PCR assay for the quantification of meat species in meat products.
Q01070: Optimisation of real-time polymerase chain reaction methods for accuracy and precision
This research project aims to investigate the accuracy and precision of the new real-time polymerase chain reaction method, particularly when used to analyse processed food samples.