Recent advances in ochratoxin research - I. Production, detection and occurrence of ochratoxins

Authors
Varga, J Rigo, K Teren, J Mesterhazy, A
Citation
J. Varga et al., Recent advances in ochratoxin research - I. Production, detection and occurrence of ochratoxins, CEREAL RES, 29(1-2), 2001, pp. 85-92
Citations number
53
Categorie Soggetti
Agriculture/Agronomy
Journal title
CEREAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
ISSN journal
01333720 → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
85 - 92
Database
ISI
SICI code
0133-3720(2001)29:1-2<85:RAIOR->2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Ochratoxins are mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium species. Ochratoxin contamination of cereal grains and other plant products is a se rious health hazard throughout the world since ochratoxins exhibit a range of pharmacological effects on animals and humans. This review deals with oc hratoxin producing organisms, ochratoxin detection methods, and occurrence and legislation of ochratoxins in foods and feeds.