A multiplex nested PCR assay for the simultaneous detection of genetically modified soybean, maize and rice in highly processed products

• Published in: Food control Vol. 22; no. 10; pp. 1617 - 1623
• Main Authors: Jinxia, Ao, Qingzhang, Li, Xuejun, Gao, Yanbo, Yu, Lu, Li, Minghui, Zhang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2011
• Subjects: analytical methods; cocoa (beverage); compliance; corn; corn oil; corn starch; European Union; genes; genetically modified organisms; Highly processed products; imports; infants; ingredients; jams; Multiplex nested PCR; phosphatidylcholines; polymerase chain reaction; powders; processing technology; proteins; rice; soybean oil; soybeans; Transgenic maize; Transgenic rice; Transgenic soybean; Transgenic soybean; Transgenic rice; Highly processed products; Transgenic maize; Multiplex nested PCR

The use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as food products becomes more and more widespread. The European Union has implemented a set of very strict procedures for the approval to grow, import and/or utilize GMOs as food or food ingredients. Thus, analytical methods for detection of the GMOs...