“…The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is considered the most acknowledged and adaptable DNA-based assay technique, capable to reproduce the genetic information even from strongly damaged DNA sequence. This analytical method is considered very efficient to detect adulteration in foods (Feligni et al, 2005), to monitor the presence of contaminants or pathogens (Cremonesi et al, 2007;Khare et al, 2004), allergens (Taguchi et al, 2007), genetically modified material (Lipp et al, 2005;Nemeth et al, 2004) and to reveal species substitution (Abdel-Rahman & Ahmed, 2007;Di Pinto, Conversano, Forte, Novello, & Tantillo, 2004;López-Calleja Díaz, González Alonso, Fajardo, Martin et al, 2007;López-Calleja et al, 2005;Mašková & Paulíčková, 2006). A possible application of PCR to internal quality traceability along the dairy food chain is the detection of the addition of cheaper milk to high quality and more expansive milk (Bania, Ugorski, Polanowski, & Adamczyk, 2001;Calvo, Osta, & Zaragoza, 2002;López-Calleja, González, Fajardo, Rodríguez et al, 2007;Mafra, Roxo, Ferreira, & Oliveira, 2007;Maudet & Taberlet, 2001).…”