Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Honey authenticity: the opacity of analytical reports—part 2, forensic evaluative reporting as a potential solution |
| Authors: |
M. J. Walker, S. Cowen, K. Gray, P. Hancock, D. T. Burns |
| Source: |
npj Science of Food, Vol 6, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2022) |
| Publisher Information: |
Nature Portfolio, 2022. |
| Publication Year: |
2022 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Nutrition. Foods and food supply
LCC:Food processing and manufacture |
| Subject Terms: |
Nutrition. Foods and food supply, TX341-641, Food processing and manufacture, TP368-456 |
| More Details: |
Abstract The analytical techniques applied to verify honey authenticity are multifaceted and often result in complex data rich certificates of analysis that are open to interpretation and may be opaque to stakeholders without specialist knowledge. In these cases, the drawing of an independent overarching opinion is challenging. Two questions arise: (Q1) Is it acceptable to report interpretation, particularly if it is adverse, without exhibiting the supporting data? (Q2) How may a valid overarching opinion on authenticity be derived from a large, partially conflicting, dataset? To Q1, it is demonstrated that full disclosure of the data used in interpretation is mandatory. To Q2 it is proposed, with worked examples, to adopt ‘evaluative reporting’; a formalised likelihood ratio thought process used in forensic science for evaluation of findings and their strength assessment. In the absence of consensus on techniques for honey authenticity adoption of reporting conventions will allow objective assessments of reports, with equity to all and provide a better basis to identify and address fraud. |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
2396-8370 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/2396-8370 |
| DOI: |
10.1038/s41538-022-00127-5 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/d53504fefaa245b3a48dba683b6a4396 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.53504fefaa245b3a48dba683b6a4396 |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
