Advances in detection technology for authentication of vegetable oils: A comprehensive review
Shivangi Srivastava,
Vinay Kumar Pandey,
Kunal Singh,
Aamir Hussain Dar,
Kshirod Kumar Dash,
Rafeeya Shams,
Ayaz Mukarram Shaikh,
Béla Kovács
Affiliations
Shivangi Srivastava
Department of Food Technology, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Nawabganj, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Vinay Kumar Pandey
Research & Development Cell, Biotechnology Department, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (Deemed to Be University), Faridabad, 121004, Haryana, India
Kunal Singh
Institute of Bioscience and Technology, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow Deva Road Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
Aamir Hussain Dar
Department of Food Technology, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir, India; Corresponding author.
Kshirod Kumar Dash
Department of Food Processing Technology, Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, India; Corresponding author.
Rafeeya Shams
Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
Ayaz Mukarram Shaikh
Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environmental Management Institute of Food Science, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
Béla Kovács
Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environmental Management Institute of Food Science, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary; Corresponding author.
Biomarkers are specific indicators that can be used to authenticate vegetable oils by reflecting unique characteristics such as variety or geographical origin. Biomarkers can originate from the primary components of the vegetable oil itself or from contaminants and trace substances linked to processing methods or adulterants. The review highlights the key findings in the identification of novel biomarkers for vegetable oil authentication. Various analytical techniques have proven effective in distinguishing unique biomarkers associated with specific vegetable oil varieties or geographical origins. The use of biomarkers of vegetable oils and associated contaminants or trace substances offers a comprehensive approach to authentication. However, the identification of novel biomarkers holds immense potential for enhancing food safety, preventing fraud, and safeguarding consumer health in the vegetable oil industry. The ongoing research and advancements in biomarker identification represent a promising avenue for addressing authenticity concerns in vegetable oils.
