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Tue, December 3, 2024
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Isotope technique key to verifying food authenticity-expert
- FOR consumers who prioritize organic or halal standards, ensuring the "authenticity" of food is vital for both health and value. And the isotope technique, according to a nuclear analytical techniques expert,
The article from BusinessMirror discusses how isotope techniques are becoming crucial for verifying the authenticity of food products. Dr. Maria Ines Bruno, an expert in food science, explains that isotopic analysis can trace the origin of food items, ensuring they are not mislabeled or counterfeit. This method examines the isotopic signatures of elements like carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen in food, which can reveal details about the geographical origin, production methods, and even the authenticity of organic or non-GMO claims. The technique is particularly useful in combating food fraud, which has significant economic and health implications. Dr. Bruno highlights that with increasing global trade and complex supply chains, isotopic fingerprinting provides a reliable tool for food safety and quality control, helping both consumers and regulatory bodies ensure that what is on the label matches the contents of the package.
Read the Full BusinessMirror Article at:
[ https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/12/03/isotope-technique-key-to-verifying-food-authenticity-expert/ ]
Read the Full BusinessMirror Article at:
[ https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/12/03/isotope-technique-key-to-verifying-food-authenticity-expert/ ]
