Specific Detection of Buckwheat Residues in Processed Foods by Polymerase Chain Reaction

Hirohito YAMAKAWA, Hiroshi Akiyama, Yumi ENDO, Kiyoko MIYATAKE, Shinobu SAKAI, Kazunari Kondo, Masatake TOYODA, Atsuo Urisu, Reiko Teshima

Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry · 2008 · 15 citations · 7 references

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A specific and qualitative detection method for buckwheat in foods using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was developed. Trace amounts of buckwheat in commercial food products were qualitatively detected by this method. It should be reliable for detecting buckwheat residues in processed foods and practical for monitoring the labeling system for allergenic food materials.

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