Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by certain filamentous fungi (molds).
These low molecular weight compounds (usually less than 1000 Daltons) are naturally …

There is a growing demand to protect food products against the hazard of microbes and their
toxins. To satisfy such goals, it is important to develop highly sensitive, reliable …

Today, we have been witnessing a steady tendency in the increase of global demand for
maize, wheat, soybeans, and their products due to the steady growth and strengthening of …

The information obtained from the chemical analysis of specific human excretion products
(biomarkers) in urban wastewater can be used to estimate the exposure or consumption of …

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi when they colonies the
foodstuffs. These are potent toxins having severe health consequences in people, being …

Mycotoxins present serious threats not only for public health, but also for the economy and
environment. The problems become more complex and serious due to co-contamination of …

Background Among several food and agricultural commodities, spices are valued for their
characteristic flavor. They may also impart color and improve the overall keeping quality of …

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a class of mycotoxin mainly produced by the genera Aspergillus and
Penicillium. OTA can cause various forms of kidney, liver and brain diseases in both humans …

Small molecules play a major role in the human body and as drugs, toxins, and chemicals.
Tools to detect and quantify them are therefore in high demand. This review will give an …

Background Cereal and cereal-based products are used as an important sources of energy
and minerals as well as vitamins in all of the world. However, their contamination with …