Determining the Authenticity of Shark Meat Products by DNA Sequencing.

ABSTRACT: Given that the global shark meat market is poised to grow in future years, the aim of this study was to use DNA sequencing of the cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) and NADH dehydrogenase subunit 2 (NADH2) mitochondrial genes to examine the market of shark meat products in Italy. This made it possible to analyze patterns of species utilization and commercialization of threatened, endangered and/or prohibited species, focusing on fraudulent activities in the shark food chain in order to propose seafood safety and environmental sustainability solutions. The study shows that the labeling of shark meat products generally lacks comprehensive information, thus making it difficult for consumers to make informed purchasing decisions and fails to comply with European Union (EU) legislation regarding seaf

SUBMITTER: Marchetti P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7555804 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature