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Research Projects

Fish

New database for fish identification

Reliable DNA reference sequences for reliable fish identification

For some years now, Germany has employed validated DNA methods for checking the labelling of fish and crustaceans that are sold on the market or as prepared dishes in restaurants. ...

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Honey

Proof of sugar syrup in honey using mass spectrometry

Honey in a jar
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Development of a routine-capable method using non-targeted analytics

Honey is a highly valued and expensive food, for which strict regulations apply in the European Union and in Germany. ...

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Edible oils

Authenticity testing of edible oils and fats

Oil bottles stand on a table
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Development of a database with purity and quality parameters for sample matching

Vegetable edible oils are often adulterated, for example by adding lower-quality oils or falsely labelling the production conditions. ...

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Assuring the quality of argan oil

Arganbaum mit darin kletternden Ziegen
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Profile analysis of volatile compounds

At a price of up to €150 per litre, argan oil is one of the most expensive edible oils in Germany. Producing it from the fruit of the argan tree usually involves time-consuming hand-picking by Moroccan cooperatives run by women. ...

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