The Fight Against Food Fraud, Chris Elliott's Quest for Authenticity

The video discusses the horse meat scandal where horse meat was mislabeled as beef. Chris Elliott, a professor of food safety at Queen's University, investigates food fraud. He explains food fraud as mislabeling food products and provides examples like fish, oregano, and parmesan cheese. His lab, nicknamed 'Star Trek,' uses advanced technology to detect fraud. The lab is renowned for its work in protecting the global food supply, and Chris is passionate about his role.

What was the main issue in the horse meat scandal?

• Horse meat was being sold as chicken.

• Horse meat was being exported illegally.

• Horse meat was being mislabeled as beef.

• Horse meat was being used in pet food.

Who is Chris Elliott?

• A government official.

• A food safety professor at Queen's University.

• A professor of chemistry.

• A journalist investigating food fraud.

What percentage of oregano in the US is associated with fraud?

• 25%

• 50%

• 10%

• 75%

What unusual substance was found in some parmesan cheese?

• Plastic

• Cardboard

• Sand

• Metal shavings

What is the affectionate name given to Chris's lab?

• Star Trek

• The Gadget Lab

• Mission Control

• The Food Lab