Come eliminare le aflatossine?
Come eliminare le aflatossine?
Non essendo possibile eliminare in natura le aflatossine, l'unica cosa che si può fare è limitarne al massimo il consumo, cioè in sostanza, controllare il quantitativo presente negli alimenti.
Quando le muffe sono pericolose?
Anche se sembrano poco estese, nascoste e inerti, le muffe sono sempre pericolose. L'esposizione sistematica e prolungata alle spore che le muffe liberano nell'aria, è causa di allergie, disturbi e patologie più spesso di quanto si immagini.
Are aflatoxins in food carcinogens?
- Introduction. As aflatoxins are known to be genotoxic and carcinogenic, exposure through food should be kept as low as possible. Aflatoxins can occur in foods such as groundnuts, tree nuts, maize, rice, figs and other dried foods, spices, crude vegetable oils and cocoa beans, as a result of fungal contamination before and after harvest.
What is aflatoxin and where does the term originate?
- The term "aflatoxin" is derived from the name of one of the molds that produce it, Aspergillus flavus. It was coined around 1960 after its discovery as the source of "Turkey X disease". Aflatoxins form one of the major groupings of mycotoxins.
Are You monitoring aflatoxins in your feedstuffs?
- Among its recommendations, the Panel encourages monitoring of the presence of aflatoxin B1 in imported feedstuffs and aflatoxin M1 in dairy milk. EFSA provides scientific advice and risk assessments on aflatoxins for EU risk managers to help them assess the need for regulatory measures as regards the safety of aflatoxins-contaminated food and feed.
What are the treatment options for aflatoxicosis?
- There is no specific antidote for aflatoxicosis. Symptomatic and supportive care tailored to the severity of the liver disease may include intravenous fluids with dextrose, active vitamin K, B vitamins, and a restricted, but high-quality protein diet with adequate carbohydrate content.
