The challenges of dna extraction in different assorted food matrices: a review

High-quality DNA extracts are imperative for downstream applications in molecular identification. Most processed food products undergo heat treatments causing DNA degradation, which hampers application of DNA-based techniques for food authentication. Moreover, the presence of inhibitors in processed...

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Main Authors: Wong, Sie Chuong, Abu Bakar, Suhaili, Mohd Desa, Mohd Nasir
Format: Article
Published: Institute of Food Technologists 2018
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Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113262/
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Summary:High-quality DNA extracts are imperative for downstream applications in molecular identification. Most processed food products undergo heat treatments causing DNA degradation, which hampers application of DNA-based techniques for food authentication. Moreover, the presence of inhibitors in processed food products is also problematic, as inhibitors can impede the process of obtaining high qualities and quantities of DNA. Various approaches in DNA extraction and factors in structure and texture of various food matrices affecting DNA extraction are explained in this review.