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Frigerio J, Campone L, Giustra MD, Buzzelli M, Piccoli F, Galimberti A, Cannavacciuolo C, Ouled Larbi M, Colombo M, Ciocca G, Labra M. Convergent technologies to tackle challenges of modern food authentication. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32297. [PMID: 38947432 PMCID: PMC11214499 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
Abstract
The authentication process involves all the supply chain stakeholders, and it is also adopted to verify food quality and safety. Food authentication tools are an essential part of traceability systems as they provide information on the credibility of origin, species/variety identity, geographical provenance, production entity. Moreover, these systems are useful to evaluate the effect of transformation processes, conservation strategies and the reliability of packaging and distribution flows on food quality and safety. In this manuscript, we identified the innovative characteristics of food authentication systems to respond to market challenges, such as the simplification, the high sensitivity, and the non-destructive ability during authentication procedures. We also discussed the potential of the current identification systems based on molecular markers (chemical, biochemical, genetic) and the effectiveness of new technologies with reference to the miniaturized systems offered by nanotechnologies, and computer vision systems linked to artificial intelligence processes. This overview emphasizes the importance of convergent technologies in food authentication, to support molecular markers with the technological innovation offered by emerging technologies derived from biotechnologies and informatics. The potential of these strategies was evaluated on real examples of high-value food products. Technological innovation can therefore strengthen the system of molecular markers to meet the current market needs; however, food production processes are in profound evolution. The food 3D-printing and the introduction of new raw materials open new challenges for food authentication and this will require both an update of the current regulatory framework, as well as the development and adoption of new analytical systems.
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- Jessica Frigerio
- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 2, 20216, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 2, 20216, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 2, 20216, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Informatics Systems and Communication, University of Milano-Bicocca, viale Sarca, 336, 20216, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Informatics Systems and Communication, University of Milano-Bicocca, viale Sarca, 336, 20216, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 2, 20216, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 2, 20216, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 2, 20216, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 2, 20216, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Informatics Systems and Communication, University of Milano-Bicocca, viale Sarca, 336, 20216, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 2, 20216, Milano, Italy
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Shi S, Tang Z, Ma Y, Cao C, Jiang Y. Application of spectroscopic techniques combined with chemometrics to the authenticity and quality attributes of rice. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-23. [PMID: 38010116 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2284246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Rice is a staple food for two-thirds of the world's population and is grown in over a hundred countries around the world. Due to its large scale, it is vulnerable to adulteration. In addition, the quality attribute of rice is an important factor affecting the circulation and price, which is also paid more and more attention. The combination of spectroscopy and chemometrics enables rapid detection of authenticity and quality attributes in rice. This article described the application of seven spectroscopic techniques combined with chemometrics to the rice industry. For a long time, near-infrared spectroscopy and linear chemometric methods (e.g., PLSR and PLS-DA) have been widely used in the rice industry. Although some studies have achieved good accuracy, with models in many studies having greater than 90% accuracy. However, higher accuracy and stability were more likely to be obtained using multiple spectroscopic techniques, nonlinear chemometric methods, and key wavelength selection algorithms. Future research should develop larger rice databases to include more rice varieties and larger amounts of rice depending on the type of rice, and then combine various spectroscopic techniques, nonlinear chemometric methods, and key wavelength selection algorithms. This article provided a reference for a more efficient and accurate determination of rice quality and authenticity.
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- Shijie Shi
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Shuangshui Shuanglü Institute, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Shuangshui Shuanglü Institute, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Aline U, Bhattacharya T, Faqeerzada MA, Kim MS, Baek I, Cho BK. Advancement of non-destructive spectral measurements for the quality of major tropical fruits and vegetables: a review. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1240361. [PMID: 37662162 PMCID: PMC10471194 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1240361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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The quality of tropical fruits and vegetables and the expanding global interest in eating healthy foods have resulted in the continual development of reliable, quick, and cost-effective quality assurance methods. The present review discusses the advancement of non-destructive spectral measurements for evaluating the quality of major tropical fruits and vegetables. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), Near-infrared (NIR), Raman spectroscopy, and hyperspectral imaging (HSI) were used to monitor the external and internal parameters of papaya, pineapple, avocado, mango, and banana. The ability of HSI to detect both spectral and spatial dimensions proved its efficiency in measuring external qualities such as grading 516 bananas, and defects in 10 mangoes and 10 avocados with 98.45%, 97.95%, and 99.9%, respectively. All of the techniques effectively assessed internal characteristics such as total soluble solids (TSS), soluble solid content (SSC), and moisture content (MC), with the exception of NIR, which was found to have limited penetration depth for fruits and vegetables with thick rinds or skins, including avocado, pineapple, and banana. The appropriate selection of NIR optical geometry and wavelength range can help to improve the prediction accuracy of these crops. The advancement of spectral measurements combined with machine learning and deep learning technologies have increased the efficiency of estimating the six maturity stages of papaya fruit, from the unripe to the overripe stages, with F1 scores of up to 0.90 by feature concatenation of data developed by HSI and visible light. The presented findings in the technological advancements of non-destructive spectral measurements offer promising quality assurance for tropical fruits and vegetables.
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- Umuhoza Aline
- Department of Agricultural Machinery Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Machinery Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD, United States
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- Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD, United States
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- Department of Agricultural Machinery Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
- Department of Smart Agricultural Systems, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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