Title of article
Occurrence of aflatoxins in cashew nuts produced in northeastern brazil
Author/Authors
Maria Aparecida L. Milhome، نويسنده , , M.A.L and Lima، نويسنده , , C.G. and de Lima، نويسنده , , L.K. and Lima، نويسنده , , F.A.F. and Sousa، نويسنده , , D.O.B. and Nascimento، نويسنده , , R.F.، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
ماهنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2014
Pages
4
From page
34
To page
37
Abstract
Samples of cashew nuts produced in northeastern Brazil were evaluated using monitoring system by Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay – ELISA for detection and quantification of the level of total aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1 and G2). The data show that a total of 70 samples analyzed, only two (2.8%) showed contamination to levels above EU MRL (4 μg kg−1). Only one sample analyzed showed level of total aflatoxins above the MRL (20 μg kg−1) established by Brazilian Regulations. According to the results the incidence of aflatoxin contamination in Brazilian cashew nuts has decreased during the period 2010–2012. Programs for monitoring the level of mycotoxins in foods should be implemented continuously to ensure food security to the population.
Keywords
contamination , Cashew nuts , Mycotoxins
Journal title
Food Control
Serial Year
2014
Journal title
Food Control
Record number
1949618
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