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Species Identification

DNA‑based real‑time PCR to identify animal and plant species in food and feed – supporting authentication, and fraud detection.

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DNA‑Based Species Verification –
From Raw Material to Finished Product

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Real‑time PCR enables unambiguous identification of animal and plant species by detecting short, species‑specific DNA fragments – independent of processing, heating, mincing or mixing. The method delivers clear qualitative or semi‑quantitative results and works across raw, cooked, canned, dried and highly processed matrices.

All assays are ISO/IEC 17025 accredited (DAkkS, UKAS) and support meat authentication, fish fraud detection and religious dietary verification across diverse food and feed supply chains.

Parameter Portfolio

Species‑specific real‑time PCR panels for animal and plant DNA – covering meat, fish, crustaceans and botanicals across raw, cooked and processed matrices.

Meat Species

Authentication of raw and processed meat products, mixed matrices and minced preparations.

Method: Species‑specific and group specific real‑time PCR

Common analytes: Beef, pork, poultry, turkey, horse, lamb, goat.

Fish Species

Verification of high‑value species, fraud detection and substitution control in fresh and processed products.

Method: Species‑specific and group-specific real‑time PCR.

Common analytes: Salmon, tuna.

Crustaceans & Molluscs

Group determination in fresh, frozen and processed seafood, relevant for labelling and allergen context.

Method: Group‑specific real‑time PCR.

Common analytes: Crustanceans, mollusks.

Plant Species

Botanical authentication of herbs, spices, teas and plant‑derived ingredients.

Method: Species‑specific real‑time PCR

Common analytes: Apricot, faba bean, chickpea, wild almond.

Analytical Method

Real-time PCR enables precise species identification across raw, processed and complex matrices in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025-accredited procedures.
Real-Time PCR

Precise DNA Detection for Reliable Product Testing

Detection and quantification of specific DNA sequences with high sensitivity and reproducibility. Fluorescent signals are monitored during amplification, enabling reliable results across raw and processed samples.
 

Suitable for: Species identification, authenticity testing and complex or highly processed matrices.

Analytical Interpretation

Species identification supports authenticity, fraud detection and regulatory verification across raw materials, processed products and global supply chains.
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Meat Authentication

Detection of undeclared or substituted meat species in raw, minced or processed products.

Typical applications: Fraud detection, label verification, species substitution control.

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Fish Fraud Detection

Verification of declared fish species in high‑value and processed products.

Typical applications: Premium species checks, substitution detection, market surveillance.

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Crustacean & Mollusc Verification

Identification of group-species in fresh and processed seafood.

Typical applications: Allergen context, species integrity, labelling accuracy.

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Botanical Species Confirmation

DNA-based identification in mono- and mixed products.

Typical applications: Adulteration detection, label verification, authenticity checks.

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Processed & Composite Products

Short-amplicon PCR ensures species detection even in heat-treated, canned, smoked or highly processed matrices.

Typical applications: Ready meals, sausages, canned fish, dehydrated botanicals.

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Religious Compliance

Verification of species relevant for Halal and Kosher requirements in raw materials and processed products.

Typical applications: Halal assurance, kosher verification, supply chain integrity.

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Regulatory Framework

Species identification supports compliance with Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 on traceability and fraud prevention, and sector‑specific requirements for meat, fish, crustaceans and botanical ingredients under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

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Nutritional Analysis

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