[CH] How Hot Is It Kit
McWilliams, Dan (DMcWilliams@fendall.com)
Wed, 14 Mar 2001 11:09:57 -0600
Thanks, Mark, for the information about the new test procedure and kit from
Neogen. I thought it sounded intriguing so I after looking at their web site
I sent a message asking for more information and here is the reply I
received. The kit price is a bit high for me just to find out how hot the
stuff I grow is although I'd love to.
"Thank you very much for your information request. Our Veratox for Capsaicin
test is designed to give quantitative results in about 30 minutes after
extraction. Currently we are recommending the AOAC extraction procedure,
which is a 5 hr. sonication with 95% or denatured ethanol. We are validating
other extraction procedures, so feel free to call me for more info. Also,
the kit is validated at this time only on a wet pepper mash, however we
expect validation on dry powders and finished products very soon. "
"Pricing for the kit is $ 299, which will yield from 20 - 40 samples
depending on batching. To set up an account, simply fill out a short credit
application and we can ship net 30 days. We also accept most major credit
cards for immediate shipment."
"If I can be of further assistance, or you would like more details, please
give me a call at (800)234-5333."
Thanks again."
Tim Hendra
I hope the weather in other parts of the world and country is better than it
has been here lately with at least a little more promise of Spring. I still
can't see half the ground in my yard because of the snow but sooner or later
it will improve - or I'll start using hydroponics! Once again I want to
thank everyone who has traded and sent seeds to me this year as I begin to
start my seeds in my basement. The only seed I will have to buy this year is
the "Hanging Basket Sweet Pepper" from Park's seeds. I thought having a
pepper plant that hangs might be kinda neat in the house - even if it is
sweet. Almost looks like a Hab in the picture but they call it a Bell so
maybe I'll have to develop a hot version....
Kindest Regards,
Dan "Dragonlips" McWilliams
The one small garden of a free gardener was all his need and due, not a
garden swollen to a realm;
his own hands to use, not the hands of others to command."
Sam Gamgee, The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien