Investigation of DNA extraction from locust bean and guar gums (E 410 and E 412)

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The purpose of the method was to differentiate the two gums, not just the two seeds. Commercial gums extracted from the seeds of guar plan t and carob tree contain DNA that can be amplified by PCR and the guar-specific primers. However, a critical step in