SURVEILLANCE OF OCHRATOXIN A AND AFLATOXIN B1 IN PROCESSED OATS
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Date
2016
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TANUVAS
Abstract
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites which are emanated by several fiingi
mainly belonging to the genera Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium and Alternaria
species. Food and Agricultural Organization data base indicates that 25% of the
world’s agricultural commodities are contaminated with mycotoxins.
Aspergillus ochraceous and Penicillium verrucosum are the main ochratoxin A
producers. Aflatoxins are the most toxic group of mycotoxins produced by
Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. International Agency for Research on
Cancer classified ochratoxin A as Group 2B carcinogenic agent while aflatoxin B1 as
Group 1 carcinogenic agent.
Description
TNV_TH_2016_MTM14002
Keywords
Veterinary Science