DNA Barcoding in Meat Authentication: Principles, Applications, and Future Perspectives.

Jiangyao Hu, Hewen Wei, Yanjie Jiang, Qingyu Xue, Feijuan Wang

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Review in Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Jiangyao HuKey Laboratory of Specialty Agri-Product Quality and Hazard Controlling Technology of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Science, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.

Hewen WeiJinhua Institute of Food and Drug Inspection and Testing, Jinhua 321000, China.

Yanjie JiangJinhua Institute of Food and Drug Inspection and Testing, Jinhua 321000, China.

Qingyu XueKey Laboratory of Specialty Agri-Product Quality and Hazard Controlling Technology of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Science, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.

Feijuan WangKey Laboratory of Specialty Agri-Product Quality and Hazard Controlling Technology of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Science, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8087-1089

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Basic Public Welfare Research Plan of Zhejiang Province, China, grant number ZCLZ24C1301Fundamental Research Funds of China Jiliang University, grant number 2023YW15Zhejiang Provincial Administration for Market Regulation Eagle Plan Cultivation, grant number CY2023327

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Abstract

DNA barcoding technology, as a species identification method based on specific DNA sequence variations, has been widely applied in meat product authentication in recent years. This paper reviews the technical principles, current applications, and comparative advantages of DNA barcoding in meat identification, particularly in contrast to traditional authentication methods. It further highlights the critical role of DNA barcoding in ensuring meat authenticity, enhancing food safety, and contributing to biodiversity conservation efforts. Furthermore, the paper explores the strategic implications and future trends of DNA barcoding in food regulation and ecological protection, demonstrating its practical feasibility and broad prospects in meat products. By highlighting its applications in detecting food adulteration and verifying species origin, this review aims to promote the safety and sustainable development of the meat industry while providing valuable insights for related fields. Ultimately, the implementation of DNA barcoding technology serves as a crucial safeguard for public food safety and health, aligning with the growing demand for improved food control systems.

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applicationchallengeDNA barcoding technologymeat identification

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PMID41154061

DOI10.3390/foods14203522

PMCPMC12562593

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