Chicken breed authentication using DNA
Label Rouge certification is a French quality stamp distinguishing products of higher quality. The specifications of Label Rouge chicken meat products include the use of slow growing lines. The list of the lines that are eligible for Label Rouge certification is published by INAO (Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité). These tasks aim at using molecular genetic tools in order to control the line that is used for the production of a randomly selected Label Rouge chicken meat product. A sample library of all the parental lines listed within the INAO catalogue and currently distributed by breeding companies will be gathered. DNA from these lines will be extracted and genotyped using a 10 000 SNP chip developed within the H2020 IMAGE project. In parallel, test samples of both Label Rouge and standard products will also be collected, their DNA extracted and genotyped. For any given test samples, its likelihood of belonging to any of the Label Rouge line will be calculated using classical population genetics methods. This value will then be compared to the simulated likelihood distributions that are expected for any Label Rouge line. This analysis should hopefully permit us to either assign or exclude the test sample to any Label Rouge line. Ultimately, this task will deliver a ready-to-use test for food quality control services and protect breeding companies against the risk of counterfeit Label Rouge products.
Innovative Tools for Assessment and Authentication of chicken meat, beef and dairy products’ Qualities - INTAQT
Ongoing | 2021-2026
- Main funding source
- Horizon Europe (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
- Geographical location
- Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Belgium, Poland, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland and United Kingdom