Determination of honey adulterated with corn syrup by quantitative amplification of maize residual DNA using ultra-rapid real-time PCR.

A rapid PCR assay was first developed for the accurate detection and quantification of maize residual DNA in honey. It is a useful tool for specific identification of the corn syrup used for honey adulteration. Further studies on residual DNA in various types of corn syrup and specificity of primer are recommended. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.