Omics-Based Analytical Approaches for Assessing Chicken Species and Breeds in Food Authentication

Area of Science:

• Food Science
• Analytical Chemistry
• Molecular Biology

Background:

• Chicken is frequently mislabeled or adulterated in food products.
• Precise authentication methods are needed to protect consumer rights and ensure product integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and highlight current and previous methods for authenticating chicken content and breeds.
• To address challenges in discriminating chicken from other species and breeds.

Main Methods:

• Categorization of authentication methods by omics disciplines: genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, and glycomics.
• Application of bioinformatics and chemometrics for data analysis.
• Development of molecular-level analytical techniques.

Main Results:

• Various omics approaches offer potential for accurate chicken authentication.
• Bioinformatics and chemometrics enhance the reliability of analytical data.
• Molecular-level techniques are crucial for overcoming discrimination challenges.

Conclusions:

• Advanced molecular techniques and data analysis are essential for robust chicken authentication.
• Continued development of analytical methods is needed to combat food fraud effectively.
• Ensuring accurate chicken identification protects consumers and maintains market trust.