Hop testing in the context of food safety control
After having dealt in an earlier paper (1) with components (bitter substances and hop oil) of hops important for the brewing process, this contribution provides a review of results of residue analysis of plant protectants. The investigation was carried out in the years 1993 - 2002 by the Augsburg office of the LGL.
Together with the USA, Germany is among the countries producing the largest quantity of hops worldwide. Both countries produce approximately equal crops, together about half world production. Located in South Bavaria, the Hallertau region is the most important hop growing area worldwide (2), accounting for more than three-quarters of German hop production. The hop plant, Humulus lupulus L., is threatened by various pests and diseases such as e.g.g.03 mg/kg.
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