A newly generated, high quality DNA reference database for European fish species reveals substitution fraud of processed Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and common sole (Solea solea) at different steps of the Belgian supply chain Instituut voor Landbouw-, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek
Seafood forms an important part of the human diet, but fish stocks are under pressure globally. This leads to fraudulent practices such as substitution of higher value species with cheaper alternatives. Substitution is more likely to occur in processed seafood products, as species can no longer be identified visually. Molecular techniques, such as DNA barcoding by means of mitochondrial markers, do allow for a proper identification of processed ...