英文摘要 |
Seafood mislabeling related to economic fraud or trade dispute frequently occurs all over the world. Processing and slicing which results in increased difficulties of species identification may lead to mislabeling and substitutions of species deliberately. This study aimed at the prevention of fish product mislabeling, and a rapid method of identification utilizing real-time PCR was developed for halibut (Hippoglossus spp. and Reinhardtius spp.), including Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis, and Reinhardtius hippoglossoides. The primers and Taqman probes were designed specifically to the gene encoding cytochrome b (Cyt b). Specificity was confirmed by testing 125 fish species frequently found in the markets of Taiwan. The detection limit was as low as 10 pg/μL of DNA. These data showed the real-time PCR method provided a rapid, sensitive and reliable detection tool for accurate identification of halibut products, allowing the detection of fraudulent and unintentional mislabeling of these species. |