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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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Affiliation(s)
- 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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Chung HH, Huang P, Chen CL, Lee C, Hsu CC. Next-generation pathology practices with mass spectrometry imaging. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2023; 42:2446-2465. [PMID: 35815718 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a powerful technique that reveals the spatial distribution of various molecules in biological samples, and it is widely used in pathology-related research. In this review, we summarize common MSI techniques, including matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization and desorption electrospray ionization MSI, and their applications in pathological research, including disease diagnosis, microbiology, and drug discovery. We also describe the improvements of MSI, focusing on the accumulation of imaging data sets, expansion of chemical coverage, and identification of biological significant molecules, that have prompted the evolution of MSI to meet the requirements of pathology practices. Overall, this review details the applications and improvements of MSI techniques, demonstrating the potential of integrating MSI techniques into next-generation pathology practices.
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- Hsin-Hsiang Chung
- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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