Alternaria Toxins
Alternaria Toxins Alternaria toxins: EU publishes monitoring recommendations!Alternaria toxins belong to the mycotoxins. They are naturally produced by certain fungi of the Alternaria genus, e.g. B. A. alternata formed. Above…
Patulin
Patulin Patulin is synthesised by different penicillium, aspergillus and byssochlamys species. Penicillium expansum is mainly responsible for the decay of pomaceous fruit, especially apples, and many other fruits and vegetables.…
Fusarium Toxins
Fusarium Toxins Fusarium toxins are synthesised mainly by moulds of the genus Fusarium which are present in the natural microflora of topsoil. Living crops especially cereals and maize are often…
Ochratoxins
Ochratoxins Very Common and Present in Many Stored GoodsLike aflatoxins, ochratoxins are synthesised by typical storage fungi. The most common ochratoxin is ochratoxin A (OTA). In warmer regions of the…
Aflatoxins
Aflatoxins "Imported" ToxinsAflatoxins are synthesised only by certain strains of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus during storage. The group of aflatoxins comprises more than 20 different toxins, but the main…