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, leads a team investigating food fraud. They uncover various instances of food fraud, such as mislabeled fish and adulterated oregano. The team uses advanced technology in their lab, affectionately called Star Trek, to detect fraud. Their work is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the global food supply.

Describe the equipment used by Chris Elliott's team to detect food fraud.

What is the significance of protecting the integrity of the global food supply system?