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Food Science & Technology
Andrea Reboucas Rocha, Mariana Silva Cardoso, Jose Antonio Souza Junior, Erival Amorim Gomes Junior, Leonardo Fonseca Maciel, Jose Antonio Menezes-Filho
Summary: This study found the presence of aflatoxins in beer samples produced in Brazil, both with and without adjuncts, with AFB1 having the highest contamination level. Elevated consumption of beer may pose a carcinogenic risk due to exposure to aflatoxins, particularly in the case of pure malt beers.
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Food Science & Technology
Darina Pickova, Jakub Toman, Vladimir Ostry, Frantisek Malir
Summary: This study evaluated the presence of ochratoxin A (OTA) in 54 types of spices on the Czech market, finding that 31% of samples from 19 spice types were contaminated, with turmeric having the highest level of contamination. Most spices lack regulation, highlighting the need for further monitoring of mycotoxins in different types of spices.
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Veterinary Sciences
Martha Maggira, Ioannis Sakaridis, Maria Ioannidou, Georgios Samouris
Summary: This study compared three available ELISA kits for the detection of aflatoxins in feed samples. All three kits showed good performance and were validated. Furthermore, the results of both ELISA and HPLC tests confirmed their suitability for mycotoxin analysis.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Christopher Mair, Michael Norris, Carol Donnelly, Dave Leeman, Phyllis Brown, Elaine Marley, Claire Milligan, Naomi Mackay
Summary: This study developed and validated clean-up methods for spices and infant cereals, enabling reliable quantification of citrinin. Some products such as nutmeg and infant multigrain porridge showed higher levels of citrinin contamination than expected, suggesting potential public health concerns.
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Veterinary Sciences
Martha Maggira, Maria Ioannidou, Ioannis Sakaridis, Georgios Samouris
Summary: This study compared three ELISA kits and a newly developed HPLC-FL method for the detection of AFM1 in milk. The results showed that both ELISA kits and the HPLC method performed well in terms of accuracy and recovery rates, with the ELISA kit being considered as a faster alternative method.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Ghazaleh Aliakbarzadeh, Masoumeh Mahmoudi-Meymand, Mansoureh Mazaheri
Summary: This article verifies a standard method for analyzing four of the most toxic aflatoxins in food and feed. The method's accuracy, precision, and uncertainty are explained in detail, and its figures of merit are evaluated. The method shows a relative standard deviation of 4.99-7.85% and has a low detection limit.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anil Patyal, Jatinder Paul Singh Gill, Jasbir Singh Bedi, Rabinder Singh Aulakh
Summary: Aflatoxins, major contaminants in animal feed, were found in a high percentage of dairy animal concentrate feed samples, with some exceeding tolerance limits. Seasonal variations were observed in the levels of aflatoxins contamination.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Mycology
Laetitia Buchicchio, Laurent Asselborn, Serge Schneider, An van Nieuwenhuyse, Gilbert Moris, Claude Schummer
Summary: With the legalization of recreational cannabis in more countries, there is an emerging need to determine contaminants, including mycotoxins. This study analyzed 142 samples of illegal cannabis, revealing low levels of aflatoxins (AF) and moderate levels of ochratoxin A (OTA). These findings suggest that if cannabis consumption remains moderate, it is unlikely to pose a health risk.
MYCOTOXIN RESEARCH
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Usama Nasir, Iqra Naeem, Muhammad Asif, Amir Ismail, Yun Yun Gong, Michael N. Routledge, Adnan Amjad, Ambreen Fazal, Zubair Ismail
Summary: This study investigated aflatoxin exposure in children from different socioeconomic classes in Multan city, Pakistan. 11% of urine samples were found to contain aflatoxins, and the poor health status of the children was observed. This highlights the need for monitoring aflatoxin contamination in baby foods and interventions focusing on food safety awareness.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Theodora Ijeoma Ekwomadu, Toluwase Adeseye Dada, Stephen Abiola Akinola, Nancy Nleya, Mulunda Mwanza
Summary: The study evaluated the occurrence of mycotoxins in commercial and small-scale maize, with fumonisin B(1) found to be the most contaminant mycotoxin. Maize, especially from small-scale farmers, may contribute significantly to dietary exposure to mycotoxins. It was also found that HPLC method is more specific for mycotoxin detection compared to ELISA.
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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.
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Environmental Sciences
Zahra Zareshahrabadi, Mahdieh Karimirad, Keyvan Pakshir, Robab Bahmyari, Marjan Motamedi, Hasti Nouraei, Kamiar Zomorodian
Summary: Spices are essential in the diets of millions worldwide, but can be contaminated by fungi and mycotoxins. This study analyzed AFTs and OTA contamination in 80 spice samples, with the majority showing contamination, especially in curry samples. Only a small percentage of samples exceeded acceptable limits for AFTs and OTA.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Omotola Olagunju, Oluwatosin Ijabadeniyi
Summary: This study found that different processing methods (milling, fermentation, roasting) and compositing with maize significantly influenced the growth of Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin production in Bambara groundnut flour and maize composite flour during storage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Baoxia Ni, Jin Ye, Jinnan Chen, Li Li, Hongmei Liu, Yu Wu, Songxue Wang
Summary: This study proposes an environmentally friendly and automated pretreatment method for the detection and analysis of mycotoxins in peanut oil. The method efficiently cleans and concentrates aflatoxins without the need for centrifugation or filtering steps, and virtually no organic waste is produced. Coupled with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence detection, the method offers a reliable detection approach.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Montserrat Lizeth Rios Barragan, Jose Fernando Gonzalez Sanchez, Rey Gutierrez Tolentino, Arturo Camilo Escobar Medina, Jose Jesus Perez Gonzalez, Salvador Vega y Leon
Summary: This study investigated the presence of total aflatoxins in spices, ingredients, and spice mixtures used in meat products in Mexico City, finding a high percentage of positive samples in spices and ingredients, lower levels in spice mixtures, and minimal presence in meat products. The results suggest the need for monitoring and regulation of mycotoxins in spices, particularly chili, as well as the recommendation of using ELISA for screening and confirmation methods.
REVISTA MEXICANA DE CIENCIAS PECUARIAS
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Ewelina Bigoraj, Iwona Kozyra, Agnieszka Kaupke, Zbigniew Osinski, James Lowther, Artur Rzezutka
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of human enteric viruses in mussels sold on the Polish market and study the fecal contamination of shellfish. The study found that human enteric viruses were commonly present in shellfish, with norovirus being the most frequently detected. The study also observed a seasonal distribution pattern of viruses in shellfish samples.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Bojan Blagojevic, Lis Alban Denmark
Article
Food Science & Technology
Indy Magnus, Fatemeh Abbasi, Hugo Thienpont, Lien Smeesters
Summary: Food safety and quality are increasingly important in our society, driving the development of novel optical food sensing technologies. However, current optical sensing technologies are often limited in their sensitivity and product variability. In this study, we developed a novel pistachio nut screening methodology using fluorescence spectroscopy and advanced chemometrics to simultaneously detect shells, tree parts, and aflatoxins. By optimizing hardware and software parameters, we achieved a high classification accuracy for healthy pistachio kernels.
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Food Science & Technology
Xiaodong Wang, Jingqiang Yu, Haixia Wu, Leiying Wu, Wuyunga Borjihan, Cong Wang, Munkhjargal Burenjargal, Alideertu Dong
Summary: This study developed a novel photon-phonon coupling (PPC) cold sterilization technology and compared its effects with low-temperature pasteurization and microwave ultraviolet. The results showed that PPC effectively reduced bacterial count in raw milk with minimal impact on milk quality and nutritional composition.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Riyadh Abdulmalek Hassan, Sharina Abu Hanifah, Lee Yook Heng, Fawaz Al-badaii, Alizar Ulianas
Summary: This study used bibliometric visualisation map analysis to explore the publication outputs, trends, and hotspots for endocrine disruptors (EDMs) biosensor development in relation to mycotoxins. The analysis showed that the current literature primarily focuses on developing biosensors for detecting highly toxic and widely distributed mycotoxins in food, but there needs to be more focus on biosensors for detecting mycotoxins known as endocrine disruptors.
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Food Science & Technology
Yajie Zheng, Jianpeng Dou, Changpo Sun, Hujun Liu, Shipei Zhang, Wenfu Wu
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of modified SA/ll-glucan/Mt microsphere adsorbents in removing DON and ZEN from CSL. The microspheres showed high adsorption capacity, and simple and rapid regeneration was achieved without affecting the removal efficiency of mycotoxins from CSL.
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Food Science & Technology
Carlos Adelantado, Jose Angel Salatti-Dorado, Carlos Herrera, Lourdes Arce, Maria Jose Cardador
Summary: High-performance-ion mobility spectrometry (HPIMS) was used for the first time in the analysis of olive oil samples, following a simple liquid-liquid extraction procedure. The developed methodology is user-friendly, fast, and inexpensive, complying with the principles of green chemistry. The proposed approach, combined with multivariate analysis, showed potential in classifying olive oil samples based on their organoleptic quality, with high accuracy rates.
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Food Science & Technology
Jia-Wen Wei, Jia-Rong He, Shi-Yi Chen, Yi-Han Guo, Xuan-Zhu Huo, Nuan Zheng, Shuo-Hui Cao, Yao-Qun Li
Summary: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a major cause of human cancer. This study developed a quantitative analysis method for PAH4 using the back propagation neural network (BPNN) algorithm and constant wavelength synchronous fluorescence (CWSF) spectra as the data sets. The method can predict the concentrations of PAH4 in edible oil samples without preprocessing or pre-separation. It has been proven to be a powerful tool for the rapid detection of PAH4.
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Food Science & Technology
Liyun Chen, Xiumei Li, Jingyi Chen, Ranxun Lin, Yuhan Mai, Yuxin Lin, Guodong Wang, Zheng Chen, Wei Zhang, Jiang Wang, Cai Yuan, Longguang Jiang, Peng Xu, Mingdong Huang
Summary: Food spoilage is primarily caused by microbial contamination. Curcumin has shown moderate antimicrobial activity as a food preservative. This study formulates curcumin with zinc acetate to enhance its efficacy, resulting in Cur-Zn with increased antimicrobial activity against multiple food-contaminating bacteria and fungi. With light illumination, the antimicrobial activity of Cur-Zn is further enhanced due to the photodynamic inactivation (PDI) effect.
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Food Science & Technology
Marta Pilar Ortiz-Moriano, Gonzalo Machado-Schiaffino, Eva Garcia-Vazquez, Alba Ardura
Summary: Mislabelling in the global fisheries sector raises concerns about the identity, safety, and sustainability of seafood products. This study examined mislabelling in shrimps and prawns sold in the Spanish market and assessed potential risks of heavy metal ingestion.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Doyeon Kim, Jinwoo Kim, Minsik Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhanced bactericidal activity of engineered lysins fused with amphipathic antimicrobial peptides against Gram-negative bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii. The fusion lysins are capable of disrupting bacterial cells and significantly reducing the risk of infection within a certain range of temperature and pH. Additionally, the study also shows the bactericidal effect of these fusion lysins against other Gram-negative pathogens.
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Food Science & Technology
Seul-Ki Park, Kyung-Jin Cho, Du-Min Jo, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: This study presents a new approach for detecting pathogenic Vibrio spp. in contaminated seafood, which combines PCR with a simplified DNA extraction process and pre-culturing step. The method has been validated and shown to be efficient, time-saving, and highly sensitive, offering a potential alternative for improving safety measures in the food industry.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Suwimol Surareungchai, Chaleeda Borompichaichartkul, Chitsiri Rachtanapun, Nutthachai Pongprasert, Pongphen Jitareerat, Varit Srilaong
Summary: This study builds upon previous research and focuses on risk assessment and analysis in the organic salad industry. The results show that previous risk matrix models can be adapted for various raw materials, and preventive control plans can be applied across different aspects of the production process.
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Food Science & Technology
Xuan Zhang, Changling Fang, Xiaoyi Lou, Feng Han, Siman Li, Yongfu Shi, Dongmei Huang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the levels of Biogenic amines (BAs) in four common food types in the Chinese market. It was found that cheese and seafood derived product showed higher levels of BAs, and the histamine level in mackerel and yellow rice wine exceeded the limits.
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Food Science & Technology
Martina Foschi, Alessandra Biancolillo, Federico Marini, Francesco Cosentino, Francesca Di Donato, Angelo Antonio D'Archivio
Summary: This study aimed to develop a potentially non-destructive and routine-compatible method for the geographical traceability of high-valued Italian chickpeas. By analyzing the spectral information of the outer and inner parts of the kernels, it was found that the spectral analysis of the outer part yielded accurate and reliable results, indicating the possibility of non-destructive authentication.