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Published 19 Aug 2024

Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption

Food Standards Agency · Yorkshire and the Humber

Key facts

Estimated value
£300,000
Closing date
19 Sep 2024
Contract starts
30 Sep 2024
Contract ends
31 Mar 2025
Procedure
Open procedure (above threshold)
Buyer type
Central government

Description

Tenders are invited to carry out an investigation using an in vitro gut model and/or in silico research methods to determine the bioavailability of hydrogen cyanide in bitter apricot kernels, linseed, almonds, cassava root, marzipan, persipan and tapioca following consumption. It is proposed that tenders carry out an investigation in two parts, with preliminary studies used to identify the levels of CNGs, enzymes and HCN in different food types, and a secondary in vitro or in silico model to consider the effects of the gut on HCN bioavailability

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