Molecular methods for detecting additions of guar gum to locust bean gum

Work developed by:

• S. AlbertÌ, A. DomÈnech-S·nchez, V.J. BenedÌ
• M.L. Hern·ndez, J.A. RossellÛ

Funded by:

• Carob S.A.

With the collaboration of:

• A. Juan, J. Sansegundo (Carob S.A., lab)
• D. ¡lvarez, M. UrdiaÌn (UIB)
• C. Murillo and R. JimÈnez-Flores (CalPoly, USA)

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In summary, using DNA sequences specific from carob tree and guar plant, we have developed a method for the PCR amplification of specific guar sequences. The presence of these sequences in LBG-guar gum mixtures can be detected by PC R using specific guar

The method is patent pending, and the people and Institutions cited in the slide have contributed to its development.