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Smaoui S, Tarapoulouzi M, Agriopoulou S, D'Amore T, Varzakas T. Current State of Milk, Dairy Products, Meat and Meat Products, Eggs, Fish and Fishery Products Authentication and Chemometrics. Foods 2023; 12:4254. [PMID: 38231684 DOI: 10.3390/foods12234254] [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] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Food fraud is a matter of major concern as many foods and beverages do not follow their labelling. Because of economic interests, as well as consumers' health protection, the related topics, food adulteration, counterfeiting, substitution and inaccurate labelling, have become top issues and priorities in food safety and quality. In addition, globalized and complex food supply chains have increased rapidly and contribute to a growing problem affecting local, regional and global food systems. Animal origin food products such as milk, dairy products, meat and meat products, eggs and fish and fishery products are included in the most commonly adulterated food items. In order to prevent unfair competition and protect the rights of consumers, it is vital to detect any kind of adulteration to them. Geographical origin, production methods and farming systems, species identification, processing treatments and the detection of adulterants are among the important authenticity problems for these foods. The existence of accurate and automated analytical techniques in combination with available chemometric tools provides reliable information about adulteration and fraud. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to present the advances made through recent studies in terms of the analytical techniques and chemometric approaches that have been developed to address the authenticity issues in animal origin food products.
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- Slim Smaoui
- Laboratory of Microbial, Enzymatic Biotechnology, and Biomolecules (LBMEB), Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax-Tunisia, Sfax 3029, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, University of Cyprus, P.O. Box 20537, Nicosia CY-1678, Cyprus
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, Antikalamos, 24100 Kalamata, Greece
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- IRCCS CROB, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata, 85028 Rionero in Vulture, Italy
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, Antikalamos, 24100 Kalamata, Greece
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Athaillah Z, Yarnes C, Wang SC. Bulk and Compound-Specific Stable Isotope Analysis for the Authentication of Walnuts ( Juglans regia) Origins. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71. [PMID: 37917953 PMCID: PMC10655176 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c03770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Walnuts are grown in various countries, and as product origin information is becoming more important to consumers, new techniques to differentiate walnut geographical authenticity are needed. We conducted bulk stable isotope analysis (BSIA) and compound-specific stable isotope analysis (CSIA) on walnuts grown in seven countries. The BSIA consisted of δ13Cbulk, δ15Nbulk, and δ34Sbulk, and CSIA covered δ2Hfatty acid, δ13Cfatty acid, δ13Camino acid, δ15Namino acid, and δ2Hamino acid. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and linear discriminant analysis (LDA) were used for statistical analysis to compare samples from the USA and China. Parameters that yielded significant variations are δ2HC18:1n-9, δ13CC18:2n-6, δ13CC18:3n-3, δ13CGly, δ13CLeu, δ13CVal, δ2HGlu, δ2HIle, δ2HLeu, and δ2HThr. Our findings suggested that CSIA of fatty acids and amino acids can be useful to differentiate the geographical provenance of walnuts.
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- Zatil
A. Athaillah
- Food
Science and Technology Department of University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Stable
Isotope Facility of University of California, Davis, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Food
Science and Technology Department of University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616, United States
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O' Sullivan R, Cama-Moncunill R, Salter-Townshend M, Schmidt O, Monahan FJ. Verifying origin claims on dairy products using stable isotope ratio analysis and random forest classification. Food Chem X 2023; 19:100858. [PMID: 37780346 PMCID: PMC10534209 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Scientifically underpinning geographic origin claims will improve consumer trust in food labels. Stable isotope ratio analysis (SIRA) is an analytical technique that supports origin verification of food products based on naturally occurring differences in isotopic compositions. SIRA of five relevant elements (C, H, N, O, S) was conducted on casein isolated from butter (n = 60), cheese (n = 96), and whole milk powder (WMP) (n = 41). Samples were divided into four geographic regions based on their commercial origin: Ireland (n = 79), Europe (n = 67), Australasia (n = 29) and USA (n = 22). A random forest machine learning model built using δ13C, δ2H, δ15N, δ18O and δ34S values of all products (n = 197) accurately (88% model accuracy rate) predicted the region of origin with class accuracy of 95% for Irish, 84% for European, 71% for Australasia, and 94% for US products.
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- Roisin O' Sullivan
- UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland
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- UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland
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- UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland
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- UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland
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- UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland
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Varrà MO, Zanardi E, Serra M, Conter M, Ianieri A, Ghidini S. Isotope Fingerprinting as a Backup for Modern Safety and Traceability Systems in the Animal-Derived Food Chain. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28114300. [PMID: 37298773 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28114300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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In recent years, due to the globalization of food trade and certified agro-food products, the authenticity and traceability of food have received increasing attention. As a result, opportunities for fraudulent practices arise, highlighting the need to protect consumers from economic and health damages. In this regard, specific analytical techniques have been optimized and implemented to support the integrity of the food chain, such as those targeting different isotopes and their ratios. This review article explores the scientific progress of the last decade in the study of the isotopic identity card of food of animal origin, provides the reader with an overview of its application, and focuses on whether the combination of isotopes with other markers increases confidence and robustness in food authenticity testing. To this purpose, a total of 135 studies analyzing fish and seafood, meat, eggs, milk, and dairy products, and aiming to examine the relation between isotopic ratios and the geographical provenance, feeding regime, production method, and seasonality were reviewed. Current trends and major research achievements in the field were discussed and commented on in detail, pointing out advantages and drawbacks typically associated with this analytical approach and arguing future improvements and changes that need to be made to recognize it as a standard and validated method for fraud mitigation and safety control in the sector of food of animal origin.
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- Maria Olga Varrà
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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O'Sullivan R, Schmidt O, O'Sullivan M, Cama‐Moncunill R, Monahan FJ. Isolation of casein for stable isotope ratio analysis of butter, cheese, and milk powder. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2023; 37:e9402. [PMID: 36166281 PMCID: PMC10078430 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.9402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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RATIONALE Stable isotope ratio analysis (SIRA) is commonly used for the authentication of dairy commodities, providing evidence to support the geographical origin and production background of products. We set out to optimise methods for the isolation of a common constituent (casein) from three dairy commodities, which would permit easier inter- and intra-commodity comparisons following SIRA. METHODS Three published methods for isolation of protein (from cheese, milk, and butter) were adapted to yield protein (casein) fractions from commercial cheddar cheese, whole milk powder (WMP), and butter samples with a high degree of purity for subsequent SIRA. The casein fractions isolated underwent elemental analysis (H, C, and N), protein determination, and some also underwent SIRA of O and S. Two-way analysis of variance and Tukey post hoc comparisons tested differences between methods. RESULTS For each product, an optimised casein isolation method was chosen based on the C/N ratio and protein content. An optimum solvent lipid extraction (petroleum spirit-diethyl ether (2:1)) and casein precipitation method was chosen for cheddar cheese casein. A final solvent lipid extraction (heptane-isopropanol (3:2)) was necessary for WMP and butter casein extraction. δ13 C and δ2 H values validated the methods' abilities to remove contaminating lipid and isolate pure casein. CONCLUSIONS Casein of high purity, for subsequent SIRA, can be isolated from cheddar cheese, WMP, and butter following modifications of previously published methods.
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- Roisin O'Sullivan
- UCD School of Agriculture and Food ScienceUniversity College DublinDublinIreland
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- UCD School of Agriculture and Food ScienceUniversity College DublinDublinIreland
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- UCD School of Agriculture and Food ScienceUniversity College DublinDublinIreland
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- UCD School of Agriculture and Food ScienceUniversity College DublinDublinIreland
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Stable isotope ratio analysis of lactose as a possible potential geographical tracer of milk. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.109051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Boito M, Iacumin P, Rossi M, Ogrinc N, Venturelli G. Isotope partitioning between cow milk and farm water: A tool for verification of milk provenance. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2021; 35:e9160. [PMID: 34233377 PMCID: PMC8519040 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.9160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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RATIONALE The oxygen and hydrogen isotope compositions of the water component of the milk from nine Italian dairy farms were studied together with the farm water for one year. The aim was to verify the importance of farm water and seasonal temperature variation on milk isotope values and propose mathematical relations as new tools to identify the milk origin. METHODS Milk was centrifuged to separate the solids and then distilled under vacuum to separate water. δ(18 O/16 O) and δ(2 H/1 H) analyses of the water molecules were carried out using a water equilibrator online with a mass spectrometer. For oxygen and hydrogen isotope determination, water was equilibrated with pure CO2 for 7.5 h and with pure H2 for 5 h, respectively. The isotope ratio value is indicated with δ (expressed on the VSMOW/SLAP scale) as defined by IUPAC. RESULTS The average annual isotope value of milk at the different cattle sheds is mostly related to the farm water suggesting that the drinking water is the most important factor influencing the isotopic values of the milk water. The milk/water fractionation factor correlates with the milking time and, thus, the seasonal temperature is best described by a 4th order polynomial regression line. A two-level check model was used to verify the milking provenance. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that it is essential to analyze both milk and farm water to indicate provenance. A two-step verification tool, based on the difference between the measured and calculated δ(18 O/16 O)M values, and the difference between the calculated and estimated milk-water fractionation factors, allowed the source determination of milk. Both conditions must be met if the milk is considered to be from the Parmigiano-Reggiano production region. Although this approach was developed for this region, it can easily be tested and adapted to other dairy production areas.
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- Marta Boito
- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Environmental Sustainability, Parco area delle Scienze 157/AUniversity of ParmaParmaItaly
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- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Environmental Sustainability, Parco area delle Scienze 157/AUniversity of ParmaParmaItaly
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- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Environmental Sustainability, Parco area delle Scienze 157/AUniversity of ParmaParmaItaly
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- Department of Environmental SciencesJožef Stefan InstituteLjubljanaSlovenia
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- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Environmental Sustainability, Parco area delle Scienze 157/AUniversity of ParmaParmaItaly
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Ogrinc N, Camin F. Special Issue "Isotopic Techniques for Food Science". Molecules 2020; 26:molecules26010134. [PMID: 33396761 PMCID: PMC7796104 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26010134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Today, the analytical verification of food safety and quality together with authenticity and traceability plays a central role in food analysis [...].
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- Nives Ogrinc
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +386-1-588-5387
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- Department of Food Quality and Nutrition, Research and Innovation Centre, Fondazione Edmund Mach, via Mach 1, 38010 San Michele all’Adige, Italy;
- Center Agriculture Food Environment (C3A), University of Trento, via Mach 1, 38010 San Michele all’Adige, Italy
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