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Immunofluorescent detection of soya protein in frankfurters

Authors: Michaela Talandová, Matej Pospiech and Bohuslava Tremlová
Keywords: allergens, fluorescence methods, foodstuff, immunohistochemistry, meat

This work aimed to verify the conformity between the detection of soya protein using the immunofluorescence method and the manufacturer’s declaration of the presence of soya protein in frankfurters purchased from the retail network. Thirty-two samples were tested. These samples were selected with a view to the presence of soya protein declared by the producer … [Read more…]

Microscopic methods in food analysis

Authors: Matej Pospiech, Zuzana Řezáčová Lukášková, Bohuslava Tremlová, Zdeňka Randulová and Pavel Bartl
Keywords: foodstuff, histochemistry, image analysis, immunochemistry, light microscopy

The article describes couple of microscopy methods which can be used for analysis of raw materials and foodstuffs. Specifically, the article discusses microscopy as it relates to foodstuffs of animal origin, and its considerable potential, especially for studies involving meat products. There are many ways of processing and preparing samples for microscopic examinations today, paralleled … [Read more…]