[The investigation of presence of genetically modified protein in processed foodstuffs by ELISA test].
The test based on immunoassay--TRAIT-RUR Toasted Soy Meal Kit was used for detection GMO-soy protein in the processed (heat treated) foodstuffs: bread, macaroni, sausages, ready-to-serve products and soya products (tofu, steaks). The threshold level is about 0,6% protein. The positive results were obtained for 27 from 106 investigated products. Only 5 foodstuffs were declared as containing GMO-soy in composition. The presence of genetically modified ingredients in foodstuffs must be controlled. The proper information should be labelled for the consumer.
Urbanek-Karłowska
Bogumiła
B
Zakład Badania Zywności i Przedmiotów Uzytku, Państwowy Zakład Higieny, 00-791 Warszawa, ul. Chocimska 24.
Sawilska-Rautenstrauch
Dorota
D
Jedra
Małgorzata
M
D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005504:Food Analysis / Q000379:methods*; D030841:Food, Genetically Modified; D006801:Humans; D037121:Plant Lectins / Q000032:analysis*; D030821:Plants, Genetically Modified / Q000737:chemistry*; D011044:Poland; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D012015:Reference Standards; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D030262:Soybean Proteins / Q000032:analysis*; D010835:Phytohemagglutinins
D037121:Plant Lectins; D030262:Soybean Proteins; C028824:soybean lectin; D010835:Phytohemagglutinins