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SciShow

How Science Fights Fake Food Scams

12th - Higher Ed
In 2023, Italian and Spanish authorities busted a major counterfeiting ring. Their product? Olive oil. From fake caviar and scallops to imitation maple syrup, there are a lot of pricey foods that fraudsters love to fake. Here's how...
Instructional Video
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: High Schoolers Give Hot Dog a Dna Test

9th - 10th
Two high school students talk about their experiment using DNA barcoding to identify the ingredients in over 200 animal products, including many popular foods. They found some cases of misrepresentation. Aired Jan. 22, 2010. [3:33]