Volume 15, Issue 5

Food Forensics Analysis of Food Products from Forensic Science

Author

Sonali Dhiman and Charu Saklani

Abstract

Food forensics is an interdisciplinary field that help in the analysis of food products with the application of forensic science that helps us to meet the standards of food products and ensuring the safety, authenticity of various food products. Forensic Sciences use different scientific methods to detect contamination, adulteration and fraud in food items. To conduct the analysis various methods are used in this field such as mass spectrometry, DNA based techniques, chromatography, PCR, HPLC, sensory evaluation, Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. This instrument helps in the analysis of various toxins present in the food product and even pathogen detection. This sophisticated technique helps us to analyze the food sample properly so that it can be used in our day to day lives for the consumption. Authenticity research funded by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is driven by the need to verify compliance with food standards and labelling legislation and to detect food fraud. Method development has therefore been designed to verify legal requirements relating to the names given to food, the name and quantitative declarations of food processing or treatments, and claims of production and geographic origin. A major focus of food forensics is detecting food fraud, which includes misinterpretation, ingredient tampering and counterfeit products. For example DNA barcoding can confirm the identity of meat or seafood, preventing fraudulent species substitution. Regulatory bodies, including the FDA, EFSA AND WHO, Depend on forensic food analysis to uphold food safety regulations and prevent the distribution of unsafe products. With the increasing pervasiveness of food fraud and safety concerns, food forensics has become essential in ensuring public health and protecting market integrity. The advancements in forensic science will further enhance the effectiveness and precision of food analysis reinforcing its importance in the global food industry.

Keywords:

Food Forensics, Food Fraud, DNA Barcoding, Food Authentication, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62226/ijarst20262683

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