Understanding Mycotoxins
The Institute of Food Technologists has issued a Scientific Status Summary that updates our knowledge of mycotoxins in food. Here’s a synopsis.
Because toxigenic fungi are ubiquitous, mold infestation of susceptible agricultural products such as cereal grains, nuts, and fruits is common in food supplies worldwide. Thousands of mycotoxins exist, but only a few present significant food safety challenges.
Mold growth can result in reduced crop yields and reduced livestock productivity. Mycotoxins—the toxins produced by molds—also present challenges for analytical detection and destruction via conventional food processing, because they are t…
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