RT Journal Article
T1 Detection of different DNA animal species in commercial candy products
A1 Muñoz Colmenero, Ana Marta
A1 Martínez, José Luis
A1 Roca, Agustín
A1 García Vázquez, Eva
AB Candy products are consumed all across the world, but there is not much information about their composition. In this study we have used a DNA-based approach for determining the animal species occurring in 40 commercial candies of different types. We extracted DNA and performed PCR amplification, cloning and sequencing for obtaining species-informative DNA sequences. Eight species were identified including fish (hake and anchovy) in 22% of the products analyzed. Bovine and porcine were the most abundant appearing in 27 samples each one. Most products contained a mixture of species. Marshmallows (7), jelly-types, and gummies (20) contained a significantly higher number of species than hard candies (9). We demonstrated the presence of DNA animal species in candy product which allow consumers to make choices and prevent allergic reaction.
PB John Wiley & Sons
SN 0022-1147
YR 2016
FD 2016-01
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/109540
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/109540
LA eng
NO Muñoz‐Colmenero M, Martínez JL, Roca A, Garcia‐Vazquez E. Detection of Different DNA Animal Species in Commercial Candy Products. Journal of Food Science 2016;81. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.13225.
NO Principado de Asturias
NO Fundación MAPFRE
DS Docta Complutense
RD 11 abr 2025