A Peep into Food Forensics

Authors

  • Martina Mathew B. Tech - Food Technology from Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, U.P., India

Keywords:

Food Forensics, Scientific Methods

Abstract

Food is a substance consumed to meet the vital processes in a living organism. But what we eat is really nutritious or toxic? A common example is the turmeric powder usually known for its anti-inflammatory properties has now become the source of pesticide residue, arsenic, lead etc.

Food Forensics implicates the chances of using scientific methods for the authentication and traceability of foodstuffs. 

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Author Biography

Martina Mathew, B. Tech - Food Technology from Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, U.P., India

Martina Mathew is an Under-Graduate student currently pursuing B. Tech Food Technology from Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, U.P. She has presented a paper entitled Cyber Bullying & Harassment at Cocon-X International Hacking and Cyber Security Briefing.

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Published

2020-08-01

How to Cite

Mathew, M. (2020). A Peep into Food Forensics. Nyayik Vigyan Articles of Forensic Research and Criminal Investigation, 1(2). Retrieved from https://articles.nyayikvigyan.com/nva/article/view/53

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): Forensic Science Application 2020

Section

Forensic Science Application

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