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Kade Research Ltd.

Research

Green testa

Normal, enhanced and dark green testa.

a. normal testa color  b. enhanced green testa  c. dark green testa

Green testa color is a major quality factor in buckwheat destined for the Asian noodle trade. This quality factor allows for a premium in the market place as it denotes freshness of the crop as well as indicating quality. Self-pollinating lines with enhanced levels of green color have been developed for the Asian buckwheat market. As well self-pollinating lines with very dark green testa has been developed for the fresh noodle restaurant market.

Kade Research Ltd.