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- This study investigates the animal species present in 40 different types of commercial candies using a DNA-based method.
- Eight species were identified, including fish (hake and anchovy), with bovine and porcine being the most common, appearing in 27 samples each.
- Candies like marshmallows, jelly-types, and gummies had a higher diversity of species compared to hard candies, highlighting the importance of DNA analysis for consumer awareness and allergy prevention.
Article Abstract
Candy products are consumed all across the world, but there is not much information about their composition. In this study we have used a DNA-based approach for determining the animal species occurring in 40 commercial candies of different types. We extracted DNA and performed PCR amplification, cloning and sequencing for obtaining species-informative DNA sequences. Eight species were identified including fish (hake and anchovy) in 22% of the products analyzed. Bovine and porcine were the most abundant appearing in 27 samples each one. Most products contained a mixture of species. Marshmallows (7), jelly-types, and gummies (20) contained a significantly higher number of species than hard candies (9). We demonstrated the presence of DNA animal species in candy product which allow consumers to make choices and prevent allergic reaction.
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