Species identification reveals mislabeling of important fish products in Iran by DNA barcoding

This study reports on the molecular identification of fish species from processed products which had a priori been classified as belonging to 5 important species in Iran for human consumption. DNA barcoding using direct sequencing of an approximately 650bp of mitochondrial Cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) gene revealed incorrect labeling of Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel samples. High occurrence of fraudulent fishery products, if left unchecked, can pose a negative impact on the economy. This investigation adds further concern on the trading of processed fish products in Iran from both health and conservation points of view.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Changizi, R., Farahmand, H., Soltani, M., Asareh, R., Ghiasvand, Z.
Format:	Journal Contribution biblioteca
Language:	English
Published:	2013
Subjects:	Genetics, Food traceability, Forensic genetics, DNA barcoding, Fish product, Species, Identification,
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/1834/11666
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