Mycotoxins in spices: red pepper


Heperkan D., Ermis O.

2nd World Mycotoxin Forum, Noordwijk, Hollanda, 17 - 18 Şubat 2003, ss.197-219 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Noordwijk
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Hollanda
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.197-219
  • İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Toxic mould contamination causes mycotoxin production in spices and herbs at various stages of production. Besides aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, zearalenone, fumonisins and trichothecenes are also found in spices. The aim of this study is to provide some general information on moulds and mycotoxins occurring in spices and to present a case study reflecting the mycoflora. and aflatoxin content of red pepper marketed in Turkey. A total of 36 samples of red pepper grown in 4 different regions of Turkey were examined. Aspergillus and Penicillium were the two most commonly encountered fungal genera followed by Eurotium. Aflatoxin B-1 was detected only in 5 samples at levels between 10.5 and 31.2 ppb.