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sensitive markets, such as Halal and vegan food, where consumer trust may be hard to win back.
The RapidFinder Meat ID range, which also includes kits for the de- tection of beef, equine, chicken, and many other animals and fish DNA, provides results that laboratories, ma- nufacturers, and retailers can rely on.
The flexible workflow allows for DNA extraction from samples of up to 20 g, using either a manual or automated procedure for the higher throughput of multiple samples. Identification targets mitochondrial DNA for increased sensi- tivity and specificity – the RapidFinder Halal ID Kit, which tests for pork, recor- ding a market-leading sensitivity rate of 0.0005%.
After detection, the RapidFinder Quant Multi-Meat Sets provide same day, accurate quantification via qPCR. An internal amplification control (IAC) is included in each PCR reaction to rule out the false negatives sometimes as- sociated with foodstuffs that can pre- vent PCR from occurring effectively. The new assays follow the same sam- ple preparation and PCR procedures as other RapidFinder Meat ID assays
enabling them to be run together with existing workflows to maximize laboratory efficiency.
Bernd Hofmann, Vice President, Ther- mo Fisher said “Food manufacturers and retailers need to know the claims they have on their labels are accurate if they are to ensure regulatory compli- ance and consumer confidence. No one wants to be the subject of headlines about pork in products labeled Halal, or meat in products marked as vegan
friendly. But the growing complexity of global supply chains and the continu- al downward pressure on price leaves ingredients vulnerable to food fraud. With the RapidFinder Meat ID range, food testing laboratories can provide peace of mind through a simple, flexi- ble, reliable workflow, which returns same day results. For this reason, we believe the new RapidFinder Halal and Vegan ID kits will be a welcome addition to our portfolio.”
MEAT, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
The RapidFinder Meat ID assays are: Simple
Real-time PCR-based assay with no electrophoresis needed for simple result interpretation
Flexible
Compatible with any food or feed sample, both raw and processed, with meat quantification kit available
Reliable
Incorporates efficient DNA extraction and IAC for added confidence
Fast
From sample to result in the same day for rapid test turn around and actions.
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