Development, validation, and application of capillary zone electrophoresis method for determination of pyrimidine glucosides in seeds of Vicia faba L. var. minor

Introduction Consumption of fava beans seeds can be harmful to both humans and animals due to the presence of pyrimidine glucosides: vicine and convicine. Therefore, seeds, feed supplements, and protein extracts derived from fava beans should be monitored for the contents of pyrimidine derivatives. Objectives The main objective of this work was the development and validation of an inexpensive, uncomplicated, quick, and robust method for the...