Analysis of Mycotoxins in Grain Using Mycotoxin Screening System

Introduction

Mycotoxins are chemical products produced by organisms in the fungus kingdom and are toxic to humans, animals, and crops. As an example, aflatoxins are a type of mycotoxin that are some of the most carcinogenic naturally occurring substances in the world. They are classified as Group 1 carcinogens (carcinogenic to humans) by the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and subject to strict regulations in many countries and regions of the world. This Application News describes the screening analysis for mycotoxins in grain products (soft wheat flour and rice flour) using the i-Series Solution Package mycotoxin screening system.

October 6, 2016 GMT