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Monitoring of mycotoxins and pesticides in winemaking [PDF]
This study monitored concentrations of both pesticides 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and procymidone, and mycotoxin ochratoxin A (OTA) in stages of the winemaking process. Sampling was carried out in the usual vinification process of red wine in
Giacomini Rafaela Xavier +3 more
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EFFICACY OF HUMIN FEED IN COUNTERACTING THE TOXIC EFFECT OF OCHRATOXIN FED TO QUAIL
Eighty 21-days-old quails were randomly distributed into four experimental groups each of 20 birds and fed ration containing 0 (control), 16 ppm ochratoxin, 16 ppm ochratoxin + 2gm/kg humin feed and 2gm/kg humin feed.
El-Sayed, M.El. +3 more
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Members of the Aspergillus section Nigri, also known as black aspergilli produce Ochratoxin A (OTA), a contaminant of wine. Despite potentially severe health effects and economic losses caused by OTA in wine, almost nothing is known about the genetics ...
Michelangelo STORARI +3 more
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Statement on recent scientific information on the toxicity of Ochratoxin A
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was asked by the European Commission to assess recent scientific information on the toxicity of ochratoxin A and, if necessary, to update its opinion on ochratoxin A in food adopted on 4 April 2006 by the ...
EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain
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Sorption of Ochratoxin A from Aqueous Solutions Using β-Cyclodextrin-Polyurethane Polymer
The ability of a cyclodextrin-polyurethane polymer to remove ochratoxin A from aqueous solutions was examined by batch rebinding assays. The results from the aqueous binding studies were fit to two parameter models to gain insight into the interaction of
Michael A. Jackson, Michael Appell
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The present study aimed to investigate the effects of astaxanthin (ASX) on ochratoxin A (OTA)-induced renal oxidative stress and its mechanism of action.
Lin Li +5 more
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Survey of Aflatoxins and Ochratoxin A in Spices from Brazilian Market
The incidence of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in spices purchased from São Paulo State, Brazil was investigated. A total of 180 black pepper (Piper nigrum L.), colorífico (mixture of cornmeal or cassava flour with powdered annatto, Bixa orellana) ginger ...
Maria Helena Iha +2 more
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Mitigation of Ochratoxin A-Induced Renal Toxicity by Kaempferol in Albino Mice [PDF]
Background and objective: This study investigated the protective effects of kaempferol, a natural flavonoid known for its antioxidant properties, against ochratoxin A-induced renal damage.
Norah Fahad Saad Bosaad +6 more
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Pulsed light technology uses short high‐intensity broad‐spectrum flashes (200–1100 nm) to inactivate microbes via DNA damage. It preserves food quality, extends shelf life, and works on liquids, meats, and produce, often combined with other hurdles for enhanced efficacy.
Abdul Mueez Ahmad +4 more
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This is an infographic driver of food contaminants and health effects. ABSTRACT Food safety remains a critical challenge in Nigeria due to rapid urbanization and weak regulatory enforcement. This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence from 2015 to 2025 to characterize food contaminant profiles and associated human health risks in Nigeria ...
Cecilia Nwadiuto Obasi +6 more
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