Aflatoxins

Author : Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Carlos A. F. Oliveira,Amir Ismail
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030857622

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Aflatoxins in Food by Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Carlos A. F. Oliveira,Amir Ismail Pdf

Mycotoxins are the metabolites of fungus and are reported to contaminate nearly 25% of the food produced worldwide. The mycotoxins of most significance are the aflatoxins due to their severe health implications and their prevalence in food commodities on a larger scale. Aflatoxins are produced by certain species of fungi the most prominent among which are Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus and A. nominous. Food commodities of African and South Asian countries are especially reported to have aflatoxins well beyond the allowable limits but due to the global trade of food commodities developed countries are also prone towards the perils of aflatoxins. Moreover, climate changes may have a substantial impact on the distribution and global prevalence of aflatoxins in the near future. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified the aflatoxins as group 1 category carcinogen. Aflatoxins are also reported as teratogenic, mutagenic, growth retardant, immunosuppressant and may also cause nervous system and reproductive system disorders. Preventive approaches involving good manufacturing from “farm to fork” are the major focus of the current food industry. The aim of our book is to provide readers with the most recent data and up-to-date studies from aflatoxins research, with specific focuses on (i) the impact of aflatoxins on human health, (ii) new approaches by the researchers from different parts of the world to degrade aflatoxins and (iii) potential preventive approaches that can significantly lessen the burden of aflatoxins in food products

Author : Leo Goldblatt
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323148498

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Aflatoxin by Leo Goldblatt Pdf

Aflatoxin: Scientific Background, Control, and Implications discusses general problems posed by mycotoxin contamination in foods and feeds. This book is divided into 15 chapters that summarize the discovery, elaboration, chemistry and assay, effects and metabolic fate, processing to ensure their removal or inactivation, and regulatory aspects of aflatoxins. The introductory chapters cover the discovery, formation by Aspergillus flavus, and the chemistry and structure of aflatoxins. The subsequent chapters describe the physicochemical and biological assays for aflatoxin measurement, detection, and analysis. A chapter also describes the metabolic fate and the biochemical alterations associated with aflatoxin administration to animals and other biological test systems. Discussions on the acute toxicity and carcinogenic activity of aflatoxins in laboratory and farm animals are also provided, with emphasis on the recognition of aflatoxicosis, a disease condition caused by the action of the aflatoxin poison. The book goes on examining the role of spoilage molds in destroying stored crops and the tremendous capacity for toxin production of aflatoxins. It also describes successful efforts of food and feed industries to ensure a wholesome food supply, including the utilization of various detoxification processes. The last chapters deal with the regulatory provisions for aflatoxin contamination control and tolerances and the implications of fungal toxins to human health. The book is intended for scientists and manufacturers concerned with the production and processing of foods and feeds, the nutrition, and the animal and public health.

Author : Mehdi Razzaghi-Abyaneh
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789535109044

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Aflatoxins by Mehdi Razzaghi-Abyaneh Pdf

This book is broadly divided into five sections and 17 chapters, highlighting recent advances in aflatoxin research from epidemiology to molecular genomics and control measures, biocontrol approaches, modern analytical techniques, economic concerns and underlying mechanisms of contamination processes. This book will update readers on several cutting-edge aspects of aflatoxins research with useful up-to-date information for mycologists, toxicologists, microbiologists, agriculture scientists, plant pathologists and pharmacologists, who may be interest to understanding of the impact, significance and recent advances within the field of of aflatoxins with a focus on control strategy.

Author : Ivana Dvorackova
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1989-12-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1439805288

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Aflatoxins & Human Health by Ivana Dvorackova Pdf

This up-to-date reference includes the most recent available data and detailed case studies concerning the potential health risks of aflatoxin in the human population. It covers everything from acute toxic effects of aflatoxin in men to original observations concerning occupational health hazards due to aflatoxin exposure via the respiratory tract.

Author : Christopher P. Wild,J. D. Miller,J. D. Groopman
Publisher : IARC Working Group Report
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9283225090

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Mycotoxin Control in Low- and Middle-Income Countries by Christopher P. Wild,J. D. Miller,J. D. Groopman Pdf

This book provides an evaluation of measures to reduce exposure to highly toxic and carcinogenic contaminants in staple diets in Africa as well as parts of Asia and Latin America. Many of the poorest people in these regions are exposed to the pervasive natural toxins, aflatoxins and fumonisins, on a daily basis by eating their staple diet of groundnuts, maize, and other cereals. Exposure to mycotoxins at these high levels substantially increases mortality and morbidity. Aflatoxins are a cause of human liver cancer, and fatalities from acute aflatoxin poisoning outbreaks occur in Africa and Asia. The International Agency for Research on Cancer convened a Working Group of world-leading experts to review the health effects of aflatoxins and fumonisins and to evaluate intervention measures. The panel concluded that these mycotoxins not only are a cause of acute poisoning and cancer but also are a likely contributor to the high levels of stunting in children in affected populations. The Working Group also identified effective measures to reduce exposure in developing countries. The panel evaluated 15 interventions, considering the strength of the evidence as well as its completeness and its transferability at an individual, community, or national level. Four of the interventions were judged to be ready for implementation: improvement of dietary diversity; crop sorting; post-harvest measures, including improved storage; and, in Latin America for maize, optimized nixtamalization. These recommendations would be relevant for investment of public, nongovernmental organization, and private funds at the scale of the subsistence farmer, the smallholder, and through to a more advanced value chain.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781838802554

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Aflatoxin B1 Occurrence, Detection and Toxicological Effects by Anonim Pdf

This book consists of 11 chapters, divided into four parts. The chapters are written by experts in the field of aflatoxins. Select topics are presented here to provide a snapshot of current understanding of the occurrence and metabolism of aflatoxin B1, the contamination, exposure, and detection of aflatoxin B1, and the toxicological effects and detoxification of aflatoxin. The book is intended for students and scientists working in the field of aflatoxins.

Author : Lukman Abdulra`uf
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781839693038

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Aflatoxins by Lukman Abdulra`uf Pdf

Aflatoxins are a group of highly toxic and carcinogenic substances that occur naturally and can be found in food substances. Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites of certain strains of fungi Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus as well as the less common Aspergillus nomius. Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 are the most important members, which can be categorized into two groups according to chemical structure. As a result of the adverse health effects of mycotoxins, their levels have been strictly regulated, especially in food and feed samples. Therefore, their accurate identification and determination remain a herculean task due to their presence in the complex food matrix. The great public concern and the strict legislation incited the development of sensitive analytical methods that are discussed in this book.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:879065272

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Some Traditional Herbal Medicines, Some Mycotoxins, Naphthalene and Styrene by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lukman Abdulra'Uf
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535134572

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Aflatoxin by Lukman Abdulra'Uf Pdf

Aflatoxins are a group of highly toxic and carcinogenic substances, which occur naturally, and can be found in food substances. Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites of certain strains of the fungi Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus and the less common A. nomius. Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 are the most important members, which can be categorized into two groups according to the chemical structure. As a result of the adverse health effects of mycotoxins, their levels have been strictly regulated especially in food and feed samples. Therefore, their accurate identification and determination remain a Herculean task due to their presence in complex food matrices. The great public concern and the strict legislation incited the development of reliable, specific, selective, and sensitive analytical methods for pesticide monitoring that are discussed in this book.

Author : Hamed K. Abbas
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 615 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781420028171

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Aflatoxin and Food Safety by Hamed K. Abbas Pdf

Aflatoxins are responsible for damaging up to 25% of the world's food crops, resulting in large economic losses in developed countries and human and animal disease in under-developed ones. In addition to aflatoxins, the presence of other mycotoxins, particularly fumonisins, brings additional concerns about the safety of food and field supplies. The

Author : David L. Eaton,John D. Groopman
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781483288451

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The Toxicology of Aflatoxins by David L. Eaton,John D. Groopman Pdf

Aflatoxins, natural fungal toxins found in foods and animal feeds, have great public health significance. This book presents the basic and applied toxicology of aflatoxins, including analytical identification, agricultural and veterinary implications, toxicology and carcinogenesis in humans, and economic and regulatory problems associated with aflatoxin contamination and control. Molecular mechanisms of aflatoxin toxicity Analytical issues in sampling and analysis Regulatory and economic issues associated with aflatoxin contamination of food and feed Presentation of human and animal toxicology, veterinary, and agricultural issues related to aflatoxin contamination

Author : Unnevehr, Laurian,Grace, Delia
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780896296763

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Aflatoxins by Unnevehr, Laurian,Grace, Delia Pdf

Aflatoxins are a naturally occurring carcinogenic byproduct of common fungi on grains and other crops, particularly maize and groundnuts. They pose a significant public health risk in many tropical developing countries and are also a barrier to the growth of domestic and international commercial markets for food and feed. In recent years the aflatoxin problem has garnered greatly increased attention from both policy and donor communities around the globe. What can be done to reduce the detrimental impacts of aflatoxins? Because growth of the molds that produce aflatoxins is caused by multiple factors, and because they must be controlled along the entire value chain from production to consumption, only a robust multifaceted approach to controlling aflatoxins is likely to be effective. The nineteen briefs in this set thus provide different perspectives on aflatoxin risks and solutions. The analyses fall under four broad themes: (1) what is known about the health risks from aflatoxins; (2) how to overcome market constraints to improved aflatoxin control by building new market channels and incentives; (3) what is the international policy context for taking action in developing countries; and (4) what is the state of research on new aflatoxin control technologies, including new methods for aflatoxin detection, crop breeding, biological control, food storage and handling, and postharvest mitigation. These briefs collectively provide a much clearer picture of the state of current efforts at combatting aflatoxins. They also identify what gaps loom particularly large—including the need for contry-specific risk analysis and for testing integrated solutions for the entire supply chain—in our global efforts to effectively reduce human exposure to aflatoxins and increase the economic returns to smallholders in agriculture.

Author : Jonathan W. DeVries,Mary W. Trucksess,Lauren S. Jackson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002-03-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0306467801

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Mycotoxins and Food Safety by Jonathan W. DeVries,Mary W. Trucksess,Lauren S. Jackson Pdf

Mycotoxins, from the Greek "mukes" referring to fungi or slime molds and toxin from the Latin "toxicum" referencing a poison for arrows, have earned their reputation for being potentially deleterious to the health and well being of a consuming organism, whether it be animal or human. Unfortunately, mycotoxins are a ubiquitous factor in the natural life cycle of food producing plants. As such, control of the potential impact of mycotoxins on food safety relies heavily upon accurate analysis and surveys followed by commodity segregation and restricted use or decontamination through processing. The purpose of this book is to provide the most comprehensive and current information on the topic of mycotoxins and assuring food safety. Chapters represented in the book reflect such diverse topics ranging from occurrence and impact, analysis, reduction through processing and plant breeding, toxicology and safety assessments to regulatory perspectives. Authors represent a range of international perspectives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Food
ISBN : MSU:31293201580499

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Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms & Natural Toxins by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mehdi Razzaghi-Abyaneh,Zhi-Yuan Chen,Masoomeh Shams-Ghahfarokhi,Mahendra Rai
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832507995

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Research Efforts, Challenges and Opportunities in Mitigating Aflatoxins in Food and Agricultural Crops and Its Global Health Impacts by Mehdi Razzaghi-Abyaneh,Zhi-Yuan Chen,Masoomeh Shams-Ghahfarokhi,Mahendra Rai Pdf