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Molecular Rapid Test for Identification of Tuna Species
BiosensorsTuna is an excellent food product, relatively low in calories, that is recommended for a balanced diet. The continuously increasing demand, especially for bluefin-tuna-based food preparations, and its relatively high market price make adulteration by ...
Isidora P. Gkini +4 more
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The Study of the Intersection Between Food Fraud/Adulteration and Authenticity
Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 2018 The first purpose of this paper is to collate and conceptualize two problems: food fraud/adulteration and food authenticity. The second aim is to investigate students’ understanding of these concepts and their implications for consumers and producers ...
Aleksandra Kowalska
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After Heparin: Protecting Consumers From the Risks of Substandard and Counterfeit Drugs [PDF]
, 2011 Based on case studies, examines globalization and quality management trends in pharmaceutical manufacturing, barriers to Federal Drug Administration oversight, and the security of pharmaceutical distribution.
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Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Semi‐permanent make‐up (SPMU), or micropigmentation, involves implanting pigments into the dermal layer of the skin for cosmetic enhancement. Unlike topical cosmetics, which are rapidly cleared from the body, SPMU pigments persist in living tissues, raising unique toxicological considerations.
T. A. N. Kaye +3 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.The use of wild edible plants and the traditional knowledge associated with them are rapidly disappearing across the Mediterranean, with serious consequences for biodiversity, cultural heritage, and regional food security. This study compiles and organizes fragmented information to create the first comprehensive catalogue of these plants across the ...
Benedetta Gori +5 more
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Fish DNA Sensors for Authenticity Assessment—Application to Sardine Species Identification
MoleculesFood and fish adulteration is a major public concern worldwide. Apart from economic fraud, health issues are in the forefront mainly due to severe allergies.
Myrto Kakarelidou +4 more
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Ashwagandha: Is It Safe? Part 1: A Regulatory Review
Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Over the last decade, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, AS) has been brought under increasing scrutiny by EU regulators regarding its safety for the use in food supplements, culminating in a recent recommendation for an Article 8 procedure according to Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 in the European Union (EU).
T. Brendler +5 more
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Safety Evaluation of an Aqueous Root and Leaf Extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.Sensoril, an aqueous root and leaf extract of ashwagandha showed no evidence of mutagenicity in the in vitro Ames assay, was negative in the in vitro micronucleus, in vivo mammalian bone marrow chromosome aberration assays, and was well tolerated in the rat at up to 4000 mg/kg BW/day when administered orally for a period of 90 days. The data from these
Mukesh Summan +2 more
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Hyperspectral identification of oil adulteration using machine learning techniques
Current Research in Food ScienceFood adulteration is a global concern, drawing attention from safety authorities due to its potential health risks. Detecting and categorizing oil adulteration is crucial for consumer safety and food industry integrity.
Muhammad Aqeel +4 more
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Observations on Economic Adulteration of High-Value Food Products: The Honey Case [PDF]
The paper highlights the issue of economic adulteration of high-value food products and provides a context for discussion and analysis based on experiences with the U.S. honey industry.
Capps, Oral, Jr. +2 more
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