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All you need to know about Aflatoxins

Aflatoxins are a category of mycotoxins – a naturally occurring toxic secondary metabolite – universally generated by certain molds, predominantly the aspergillus species (aspergillus flavus and aspergillus parasiticus). More than 18 different types of aflatoxins have been reported to…

Trichothecenes - The mycotoxins that threatens wheat, corn and other grains.

Trichothecenes are groups of chemically related mycotoxin compounds produced by diverse filamentous fungal species such as Fusarium, Myrothecium, Stachybotrys, Trichoderma, Trichothecium and Spicellum. They pose a significant threat to human, animal and even plant health.Fusarium mold…

Food Safety - causes and regulatory demands

Natural toxins are poisonous secondary metabolites produced by living organisms, which although typically not harmful to the organisms themselves, can impact on human or animal health when consumed. Thus, food safety is an important concern all over the world.Food safety is an area…