Article
Environmental Sciences
Syed Wajih ul Hassan Shah Gillani, Yumna Sadef, Muhammad Imran, Hafiz Muhammad Fahad Raza, Aamir Ghani, Sumera Anwar, Muhammad Yasin Ashraf, Shabbir Hussain
Summary: Contamination of maize grains with mycotoxins was found to be high in Pakistan. However, treatment with radiations and adsorbents can effectively reduce the level of mycotoxin contamination in maize grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jelena Loncar, Barbara Bellich, Alessia Parroni, Massimo Reverberi, Roberto Rizzo, Slaven Zjalic, Paola Cescutti
Summary: The study evaluated oligosaccharides extracted from Trametes versicolor for controlling two mycotoxins, with heptasaccharides showing up to 90% inhibitory activity. These results suggest that these oligosaccharides could be natural alternatives for controlling mycotoxins.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ling Yang, Lihan Yang, Yuqing Cai, Yifei Luo, Hui Wang, Li Wang, Jingqing Chen, Xiaoming Liu, Yingjie Wu, Yinghe Qin, Zhenlong Wu, Ning Liu
Summary: Nowadays, companion animals such as dogs have become integral members of families and form strong emotional bonds with their owners. Ensuring the safety and nutritional adequacy of dog food is crucial for their health and well-being. However, common ingredients in dry dog food, such as cereals and plant-based feedstuffs, can potentially be contaminated with mycotoxins, which can adversely affect dogs' growth and metabolism. This review provides an overview of the mycotoxins found in dog food, their toxicity to dogs, and different detoxification methods. The aim is to serve as a reference for future studies in evaluating risk, implementing preventive strategies, and setting clear criteria for mycotoxins to minimize exposure, reduce harm, and prevent mycotoxicosis in dogs.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Md. Shofiul Azam, Shafi Ahmed, Md. Nahidul Islam, Pulak Maitra, Md. Mahmudul Islam, Dianzhen Yu
Summary: Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of filamentous fungi that contaminate a variety of food products, especially beverages, posing a serious risk to human health even at low concentrations. Major mycotoxins in beverages, such as aflatoxins and ochratoxin A, sometimes exceed regulatory limits. Strategies to control mycotoxin contamination include detection, quantification, and postharvest management.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ana Isabel Galvan, Maria de Guia Cordoba, Alicia Rodriguez, Alberto Martin, Margarita Lopez-Corrales, Santiago Ruiz-Moyano, Manuel Joaquin Serradilla
Summary: This study evaluated the environmental conditions and physicochemical parameters of dried figs at different processing stages, and their correlation with fungal counts and the presence of toxigenic molds and mycotoxins. The findings highlight the importance of longer drying times, temperature control, and humidity control to prevent mycotoxin contamination during the processing of dried figs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Siti Nur Ezzati Yazid, Wan Jing Ng, Jinap Selamat, Siti Izera Ismail, Nik Iskandar Putra Samsudin
Summary: Malaysia has started cultivating grain corn locally to reduce import dependency for animal feed industries. Fungal isolates were collected from two pioneer grain corn farms, revealing a predominance of Fusarium verticillioides, with several other fungal species present, some of which could produce mycotoxins in vitro. This research provides a baseline for further studies on fungal contamination and mycotoxin accumulation in Malaysian grain corn agroecosystems.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Milica Nikolic, Iva Savic, Ana Nikolic, Marko Jaukovic, Vesna Kandic, Milan Stevanovic, Slavica Stankovic
Summary: The study revealed that maize in Serbia is threatened by aspergillus ear rot caused by the pathogen Aspergillus parasiticus, with global warming favoring aflatoxin contamination. Through various analytical methods, it was confirmed that the pathogen causing aspergillus ear rot in maize is Aspergillus parasiticus. These findings provide an important basis for future research in areas such as food and feed safety production.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Azem Belasli, Marta Herrera, Agustin Arino, Djamel Djenane
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence and levels of mycotoxins in cereal-based products, nuts, and dried fruits in Algeria. Aflatoxins were found in a significant percentage of the samples, while ochratoxin A and zearalenone were only detected in some cereal-based products. Some samples exceeded the EU maximum level for aflatoxin B1, posing a potential risk to the Algerian population.
Review
Microbiology
Nadine Abraham, Edicon Tze Shun Chan, Ting Zhou, Stephen Y. K. Seah
Summary: Mycotoxins produced by certain fungi pose a significant food safety issue due to their toxicity. Existing physical and chemical methods for mycotoxin removal may reduce food quality, making microbial transformation a promising alternative for detoxification.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Miroslava Hlebova, Lukas Hleba, Juraj Medo, Viktoria Uzsakova, Pavel Kloucek, Matej Bozik, Peter Hascik, Juraj Cubon
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different essential oil vapors on the growth, sporulation, and mycotoxins production of two Aspergillus strains in green and roasted coffee beans, as well as their impact on sensory profile of coffee samples. Results showed that almond, cinnamon bark, lemongrass, and litsea essential oils significantly inhibited fungal growth and mycotoxin production. Additionally, sensory evaluation revealed that some essential oils did not affect the taste and aroma of coffee beverages, making almond and cinnamon essential oils potential candidates for protecting coffee from toxigenic fungi during transport and storage.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shahzad Zafar Iqbal, Amna Mumtaz, Zahid Mahmood, Muhammad Waqas, Abdul Ghaffar, Amir Ismail, Wajeeha Pervaiz
Summary: The study investigated the levels of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in chili sauce samples from central cities of Pakistan, finding that a majority of the samples exceeded legal limits, posing potential health risks for the local population.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Aldrey Nathalia Ribeiro Correa, Cristiano Dietrich Ferreira
Summary: This article introduces the regulations and maximum tolerated limits for mycotoxins in Brazil, and discusses the findings of recent studies indicating that several grains intended for human consumption in Brazil exceed the mycotoxins limits. The co-occurrence of mycotoxins in different grains grown in Brazil is also addressed.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jelka Pleadin, Jovana Kos, Bojana Radic, Ana Vulic, Nina Kudumija, Radmila Radovic, Elizabet Janic Hajnal, Anamarija Mandic, Mislav Anic
Summary: Aflatoxins (AFs) are a crucial mycotoxin group that has significant global health and economic impacts when present in food and feed. The occurrence of AFs in maize is a pressing issue worldwide, particularly due to droughts. Recent climate changes and warming trends in Serbia and Croatia prompted this study to estimate the influence of weather on AFs occurrence in maize from 2018 to 2021. The findings reveal that the hot and dry weather in 2021 resulted in the highest prevalence of AFs in maize samples from both Serbia (84%) and Croatia (40%). In the maize harvested from 2018 to 2020, AFs occurred in less than 10% of Serbian samples and around 20% of Croatian samples. To comprehensively investigate the implications of climate change on AFs occurrence in maize grown in these two countries, the available studies conducted over the past thirteen years were searched for and discussed.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yi Zheng, Yuxin Wu, Huanxin Zhang, Xiaolan Chen, Zaixiang Lou, Huijuan Jing, Chunpeng (Craig) Wan
Summary: This study examined mycotoxins and veterinary medications in duck meat marketed in China, and found the presence of multiple mycotoxins and veterinary drugs in many samples, posing risks to food safety and public health.
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Marina H. Boshra, Ghadir S. El-Housseiny, Mohammed M. S. Farag, Khaled M. Aboshanab
Summary: This study aimed to validate two common methods for monitoring MTs levels in various food categories. Results showed no significant differences between the ELISA and immunoaffinity fluorometric analysis in the detection of MTs. However, significant differences were observed among different food categories, highlighting the need for strict control measures to minimize the risk of MTs adverse effects.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saiqa Jabeen, Sahib Alam, Maria Saleem, Waqar Ahmad, Rukhsana Bibi, Farrukh S. Hamid, Hamid U. Shah
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Aftab Alam, Saleem Ullah, Saadia Aftab, Sahib Alam, Younas Khan, Khushnood Ur Rahman, Zahoor
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
S. Alam, H. U. Shah, M. Afzal, N. Magan
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2014)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sahib Alam, Hamid Ullah Shah, Naresh Magan
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2010)
Article
Mycology
Sahib Alam, Hamid Ullah Shah, Habibullah Khan, Naresh Magan
Article
Food Science & Technology
S. Alam, H. U. Shah, N. Magan
WORLD MYCOTOXIN JOURNAL
(2009)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. Younis, A. Muhammad, S. Alam, A. Jalal
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Habib Ullah, Sahib Alam, Waqar Ahmad, Stuart Morrow, Muhammad Sabir, Yacine Hemar
Summary: In a field study, the effect of acacia pruning-derived biochar and nitrogen applications on maize grain mineral profile was explored. The results showed that the combination of 10 t ha(-1) biochar application and 200 kg ha(-1) nitrogen application resulted in the highest concentrations of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium in maize grains. The iron content was highest at the nitrogen application rate of 200 kg ha(-1), while zinc and copper had the highest concentration at 150 kg N ha(-1) without biochar. It was concluded that the integrated use of biochar and nitrogen could improve the nutritional quality of maize grains, and enriching biochar with micronutrients is recommended to address malnutrition.
Article
Microbiology
Sahib Alam, Hamed K. Abbas, Michael Sulyok, Vivek H. Khambhati, Wahab O. Okunowo, Wayne Thomas Shier
Summary: The study demonstrated that Macrophomina phaseolina can produce red pigment by adding glycine in the culture medium, which is correlated with the production of the mycotoxin (-)-botryodiplodin. The production of pigment and mycotoxin by the pathogenic isolates showed a positive correlation, indicating a potential method for detecting mycotoxin production by M. phaseolina isolates.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Falak Zeb, Mahpara Safdar, Saleem Khan, Sahib Alam, Mumtaz Muhammad, Ayesha Syed, Fozia Habib, Hira Shakoor
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zulqarnain, Fazal Mahmood, Hamid Ullah Shah, Sahib Alam, Maazullah Khan, Mohammad Amjad Sabir
JOURNAL OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN
(2012)
Article
Zoology
Sahib Alam, Hamid Ullah Shah, Naresh Magan, Javed I. Qazi, Muhammad Arif
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2010)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sahib Alam, Hamid Ullah Shah, Saleemullah, Ayesha Riaz
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2007)