DNA sequencing for salmon filet certification
Laboratory of Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics, Federal University of Viçosa, campus Rio Paranaíba. Road MG 230 Km 7, LAE Building, room 101, Zip code 38810-000, Rio Paranaíba, MG, Brazil.
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GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 15(01), 155–157.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2023.15.1.0130
Publication history:
Received on 18 March 2023; revised on 25 April 2023; accepted on 28 April 2023
Abstract:
Salmon is a popular fish with high nutritional and economic value due to its delicious and tender pink flesh rich in omega-3. However, there is a problem with mislabeling other types of fish as salmon in the market, which is misleading for consumers. A study used molecular methods to identify fish species sold as salmon in commercial centers and found that out of the 35 samples analyzed, 33 were indeed salmon, but two were trout. The study highlights the need for strict enforcement of food trade and labeling regulations.
Keywords:
Salmon; DNA sequencing; Food legislation; DNA barcoding
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