| Summary : |
The aim of this comprehensive interdisciplinary project is development and implementation of analytical procedures and strategies enabling detection of various types of food frauds. In line with current trends, the project extends the portfolio of existing classic procedures by innovative and mutually complementary approaches: (i) screening and multiplex methods based on molecular markers and (ii) metabolomic fingerprinting / profiling of specific markers employing mass spectrometric technique. Based on identified priorities of control authorities needs following certified methodologies will be developed and made available for authentication: (i) various types of fruit in fruit-based products, (ii) the wines origin, (iii) food supplements and teas, (iv) types of cereals, (v) fish and fish products, and also (vi) verification od declared meat content and its origin, (vii) assessment of occurrence of pesticide residues and their metabolites in bio-products. The outcomes of the project enable development of documents needed for decision making and management processes of governmental authorities and, consequently, protection of Czech market and harmonization with EU legislation. |
