Soybean and Gluten in Meat Products - Consumer Protection Strategy

Food allergens have become increasingly important to food processors because they can represent a serious health hazard to consumers. This work gives an overview of the analysis of meat products from retail shops for the presence of soybean and gluten, by using an ELISA method, not only because of the product quality and authenticity but also in order to protect the health of consumers. According to the results, the control is necessary, because in 29.6% cases the presence of these allergens was identified in meat products but not indicated in their declarations, what poses a high risk for consumers.