Authentication of Argan (<i>Argania spinosa</i> L.) Oil Using Novel DNA-Based Approaches: Detection of Olive and Soybean Oils as Potential Adulterants

Authentication of Argan (<i>Argania spinosa</i> L.) Oil Using Novel DNA-Based Approaches: Detection of Olive and Soybean Oils as Potential Adulterants

Argan oil is a traditional product obtained from the fruits of the argan tree (<i>Argania spinosa</i> L.), which is endemic only to Morocco. It is commercialized worldwide as cosmetic and food-grade argan oil, attaining very high prices in the international market. Therefore, argan oil i...

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Main Authors: Joana S. Amaral, Fatima Z. Raja, Joana Costa, Liliana Grazina, Caterina Villa, Zoubida Charrouf, Isabel Mafra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
argan oil
authenticity
adulterant detection
real-time PCR
quantification
<i>Olea europaea</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/16/2498

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