Comprehensive review of aflatoxin contamination, impact on health and food security, and management strategies in Pakistan
Aflatoxins (AFs) are the most important toxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic fungal toxins that
routinely contaminate food and feed. While more than 20 AFs have been identified to date …
routinely contaminate food and feed. While more than 20 AFs have been identified to date …
The production of aflatoxin B1 by Aspergillus parasiticus in peanuts and walnuts under the influence of controlled temperature and water activity
SH Bukhari, MA Asghar, F Ahmed… - International Journal of …, 2023 - degruyter.com
The current study was designed to predict the response of Aspergillus parasiticus and AFB1
production as a function of temperature (25, 30, 35, 40° C), water activity (aw= 0.57, 0.90 …
production as a function of temperature (25, 30, 35, 40° C), water activity (aw= 0.57, 0.90 …
Proximate composition and prevalence and exposure assessment of aflatoxins intake through consumption of fresh carrot and processed marketed carrot products in …
A Nijabat, S Bibi, M Ajmal, S Nawaz… - Natural Product …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Carrot (Daucus carota L.) is a nutrient-rich vegetable that is widely cultivated and consumed
in Pakistan in both raw and processed form. Data on the proximate composition and natural …
in Pakistan in both raw and processed form. Data on the proximate composition and natural …
Prevalence of aflatoxins in selected dry fruits, impact of storage conditions on contamination levels and associated health risks on Pakistani consumers
I Naeem, A Ismail, AU Rehman, Z Ismail… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Dry fruits and nuts are nutritious foods with several health-promoting properties. However,
they are prone to contamination with aflatoxins at all stages of production and storage. The …
they are prone to contamination with aflatoxins at all stages of production and storage. The …
Diversity and Density of Fungi Isolated from Dried Fruits
RG Alghamdi, NM Zabermawi, FA Altihani… - Journal of …, 2023 - jbiochemtech.com
Fruits are a vital source of nutrients for human health, containing carbohydrates, minerals,
vitamins, and amino acids. However, their nutritional value also makes them favorable for …
vitamins, and amino acids. However, their nutritional value also makes them favorable for …
[PDF][PDF] Characterization and evaluation of fungal flora associated with aflatoxins in dry plum by high performance liquid chromatography
Plum from Rosaceae family is a temperate fruit with world production 11,758,135 metric tons
and around 49,800 tons production in Pakistan. The present study aims to evaluate the …
and around 49,800 tons production in Pakistan. The present study aims to evaluate the …