Patulin

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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.…

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Fusarium Toxins

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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…

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Ochratoxins

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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…

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Aflatoxins

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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…

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