A Review on Aflatoxin Contamination and Its Implications in the Developing World: A Sub-Saharan African Perspective
| Autor: | G. A. Mensah, G.J.B. Gnonlonfin, DO Koudande, P Fandohan, Yann Adjovi, Ambaliou Sanni, K. Hell, Leon Brimer |
|---|---|
| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
| Předmět: |
Aflatoxin
Food Handling Developing country Food Contamination Context (language use) Biology Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Foodborne Diseases chemistry.chemical_compound Aflatoxins Food Quality Animals Humans Mycotoxin Developing Countries Africa South of the Sahara Animal health business.industry Fungi food and beverages Agriculture General Medicine Legislation Food Mycotoxins Contamination Food Inspection Biotechnology chemistry Microbial Interactions Pest Control Food quality business Food Science |
| Zdroj: | Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 53:349-365 |
| ISSN: | 1549-7852 1040-8398 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10408398.2010.535718 |
| Popis: | Mycotoxins contamination in some agricultural food commodities seriously impact human and animal health and reduce the commercial value of crops. Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi that contaminate agricultural commodities pre- or postharvest. Africa is one of the continents where environmental, agricultural and storage conditions of food commodities are conducive of Aspergillus fungi infection and aflatoxin biosynthesis. This paper reviews the commodity-wise aetiology and contamination process of aflatoxins and evaluates the potential risk of exposure from common African foods. Possible ways of reducing risk for fungal infection and aflatoxin development that are relevant to the African context. The presented database would be useful as benchmark information for development and prioritization of future research. There is need for more investigations on food quality and safety by making available advanced advanced equipments and analytical methods as well as surveillance and awareness creation in the region. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
| Externí odkaz: |
|