Full Description
Clarifying the unsolved aspects of labeling novel foods, this book presents the methods, limitations and future perspectives for genetic engineering. Following an overview of recent techniques and applications in plants, animals and microorganisms, a second section - written by expert lawyers - covers the legal issues of genetically engineered food and labeling. The whole is rounded off with methods and strategies for detecting genetic manipulation in food. It is indispensable for industry and laboratories working in food production.
Contents
List of Contributors.PART 1: APPLICATION AND PERSPECTIVES.1. Transgenic Modification of Production Traits in Farm Animals.2. Genetically Modified Plants.3. Fermented Food Production using Genetically Modified Yeast and Filamentous Fungi.4. Production of Food Additives using Filamentous Fungi.5. Perspectives of Genetic Engineering of Bacteria used in Food Fermentations.PART II: LEGISLATION IN EUROPE.6. The Legal Situation for Genetically Engineered Food in Europe.PART III: METHODS OF DETECTION.7. Detection of Genetic Modifications: Some Basic Considerations.8. DNA-based Methods for Detection of Genetic Modifications.9. Genetic Engineering of Fishes and Methods for Detection.10. Detection Methods for Genetically Modified Crops.11. Methods to Detect the Application of Genetic Engineering in Composed and Processed Foods.12. Mutations in Lactococcus lactis, and their Detection.13. Detection Methods for Genetically Modified Microorganisms used in Food Fermentation Processes.Index.