Re: [CH] Re: Source of Pepper Extract
George Nelson (70431.3065@compuserve.com)
Sun, 21 Feb 1999 11:30:47 -0500
"Has anyone seen the red savina tests?" Michael Bailes asked.
I cannot say that I have. Neither can I say I have seen any published
results of any capsaicinoid testing other than in the article which
describes the first use of HPLC for that type of testing. (Hoffman, Lego
and Galetto, J. Agric. Food Chem. 1983 vol 31 1326-1330).
Comparison test information might be in the journals in the period right
after the anouncement of the method, say between 1985 and 1990. If there
were articles, there might be stuff about varietal content and cultural
comparison as well as location within the fruit. After this time, the
results might be so common and be of a quality assurance nature and not be
published any more.
I have not checked; it is enough outside my field that I would not be aware
of any such studies. One of these days during a vacation, I might dive
into the Chem Abstracts - that is when I am not growing chiles or diving
into salsas!
George Nelson
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