Transfer pipette-based pH-responsive Au/DNA hydrogel colorimetric biosensing system for rapid and accurate monitoring of meat freshness and spoilage.

Food Chem

International Research Center for Food and Health, Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Storage and Preservation (Shanghai); Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Process & Preservation, College of Food Science and Techno

Published: November 2025


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We developed a novel pH-responsive DNA hydrogel colorimetric biosensor specifically designed for the rapid, simple, and accurate assessment of meat freshness and spoilage. The system integrates i-motif structures with dual rolling circle amplification (RCA) to construct a gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)-embedded three-dimensional hydrogel network. Fourier-transform ultraviolet spectrophotometry, scanning electron microscopy, and rheological characterization confirmed pH-dependent responsiveness (5.5-8.0) with high sensitivity and stability. Applied to mutton and sea bass samples under varying storage conditions, the biosensor enabled visual detection of AuNPs release within 10 s using a transfer pipette, demonstrating enhanced sensitivity and operational simplicity. Correlation analysis linked storage duration, pH changes, and the A/A ratio to total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) index levels at spoilage thresholds. This work establishes a foundation for developing DNA hydrogel-based integrated technologies or smart devices dedicated to real-time assessment of food quality.

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