| Aflatoxin in betel nut and its control by use of food preservatives. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1812017 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The occurrence of aflatoxins in market betel nut samples was studied. It was observed that several betel nut samples were infested with aflatoxin-producing fungus, Aspergillus flavus. Out of 32 samples collected from various places, 12 were positive for aflatoxin. Aflatoxin B1 was detected in all the positive samples. Other aflatoxins were also detected in some samples. Boric acid, propionic acid and potassium metabisulphite were used for the control of aflatoxin B1 on betel nuts. Propionic acid was most effective in inhibiting aflatoxin production on betel nut after intervals of 2 (62%) and 4 (85%) weeks. Controlling the occurrence of aflatoxin could safeguard the users from the health hazards of aflatoxins. |
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Authors:
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S Raisuddin; J K Misra |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Food additives and contaminants Volume: 8 ISSN: 0265-203X ISO Abbreviation: Food Addit Contam Publication Date: 1991 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-06-09 Completed Date: 1992-06-09 Revised Date: 2001-11-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8500474 Medline TA: Food Addit Contam Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 707-12 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Preventive Toxicology Division, Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow, India. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aflatoxins
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analysis* Areca / chemistry*, microbiology Aspergillus flavus / drug effects, metabolism* Boric Acids / pharmacology Food Microbiology* Food Preservatives / pharmacology* Plants, Medicinal* Propionic Acids / pharmacology Sulfites / pharmacology |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Aflatoxins; 0/Boric Acids; 0/Food Preservatives; 0/Propionic Acids; 0/Sulfites; 11113-50-1/boric acid; 16731-55-8/potassium metabisulfite; 79-09-4/propionic acid |
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