Food Safety and Mycotoxins

by Pooja Patil, Amitava Kaur

ISBN: 9789371705950
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 14990.00
Biblio : 136p., tbls., figs., ind., 25cm.,

About The Book

1. Mycotoxin Basics: Introduce the fundamentals of mycotoxins, toxic compounds produced by molds commonly found in food commodities, and their implications for food safety. 2. Sources and Occurrence: Discuss the sources of mycotoxins in food, including cereals, nuts, spices, and dairy products, and the factors influencing their formation and contamination levels. 3. Health Risks: Highlight the health risks associated with mycotoxin consumption, such as carcinogenicity, hepatotoxicity, and immunosuppression, emphasizing the importance of strict food safety measures. 4. Regulatory Standards: Explain international regulations and guidelines for mycotoxin limits in food products, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and safeguarding public health. 5. Detection and Analysis: Explore analytical techniques for mycotoxin detection and quantification in food matrices, including chromatography, immunoassays, and molecular methods, enabling effective monitoring and control. 6. Prevention and Control: Discuss strategies for preventing mycotoxin contamination throughout the food supply chain, including agricultural practices, storage conditions, and processing methods. 7. Risk Management: Address risk management approaches for mycotoxins, including hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), good agricultural practices (GAPs), and mycotoxin management programs, to mitigate exposure and ensure food safety.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Implications of Mycotoxins in Food Safety 1 2. The Influence of Some Contaminants in Food Quality 35 3. Mycotoxins … Silent Death 47 4. Animal Feeds Mycotoxins and Risk Management 63 5. Food Safety Endangers the Potential Escherichia coli Contamination on Currencies 83 6. Cunninghamellabertholletiae’s Toxins from Decomposing Cassava: Mitigation Strategy for Toxin Reduction Using Nepenthes mirabilis ‘Monkey Cup’ Digestive Fluids 89 7. Mycotoxin Decontamination of Foods Using Nonthermal Plasma and Plasma-Activated Water 101 Index 121