Crambe (Crambe Hispanica Subsp. Abyssinica) Grains Mycobiota and Natural Occurrence of Aflatoxins, Ochratoxin A, Fumonisin B1 and Zearalenone
Journal Title: Advances in Food Technology and Nutritional Sciences - Open Journal - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Crambe grains are a new feed with high concentrations of proteins and fibers. As there is no control during the pre-harvesting or post-harvesting stages of production other grains, crambe may be contaminated by fungi. Fungal overgrowth may lead to mycotoxins production and nutritional properties decrease of the grains. The aim of this study was to analyze the occurrence of fungi and mycotoxins according to pre-harvesting management. Fungal concentration was higher than that recommended by international regulations (3.4×106 to 1.3×104 CFU.g-1), suggesting that management in pre-harvesting stages of crambe grains production may expose the animals that will feed on these grains to the risk of contamination by fungal toxins. More studies are required about quality of crambe grains, because may be strongly affected by the exposition to variable environmental conditions. But, considering low mycotoxin incidence and levels founded, the crambe proves to be a safe food to be exploited for animal nutrition.
Authors and Affiliations
Carlos Alberto da Rocha Rosa
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP546191
- DOI 10.17140/AFTNSOJ-2-128
- Views 159
- Downloads 0
New Strategies for Tracing Foodstuffs: Biological Barcodes Utilising PCR-DGGE
Traceability of foods is undertaken primarily at the administrative level, and the use of advanced analytical tools is rare. Nevertheless, the determination of geographical origin is a demand of the traceability system f...
Physicochemical and Organoleptic Characteristics of Dehydrated Apricots under Different Drying Conditions
The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of different drying methods on the physicochemical composition and organoleptic characteristics of dehydrated apricot fruits. The fresh apricot was dehydrated i...
Nutrition-Based Therapeutic Approaches for Solving Autistic Digestive Troubles
Diagnosing and treating additional health problems in autistic children or adults, beyond their own autism troubles, is always a challenge under first of parent responsibility. This paper reports on the success of nutrit...
Lipid Oxidation Inhibition by Natural Tocopherols Increases the Nutritional Value of Tuna Salami
Introduction The quality attributes of fish products deteriorate due to the lipid oxidation during processing and storage. Tuna salami is highly susceptible to oxidation, which can precipitate health hazards and economic...
Preparation of Thymo-Rutin Green Tea and its Active Ingredients Evaluation
Introduction: Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) and wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum) leaves and flowers were used to develop thymo-rutin green tea. The process involved cultivation of buckwheat collection of flowers and leav...