Fungal contamination of food and animal feed, especially by mycotoxigenic fungi, is not only
a global food quality concern for food manufacturers, but it also poses serious health …

Apples and apple-based products are among the most popular foods around the world for
their delightful flavors and health benefits. However, the commonly found mold, Penicillium …

The mycotoxin patulin is primarily produced as a secondary metabolite by numerous fungal
species and predominantly by Aspergillus, Byssochlamys, and Penicillium species. It is …

In this review paper, several aspects of fruit juice microbiology, from past to future
perspectives, are considered. An overview of the most relevant outbreaks involving …

Patulin is a mycotoxin of food safety concern. It is produced by numerous species of fungi
growing on fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the toxin is connected to issues neurological …

A Mn-doped ZnS quantum dots (QDs) based nanosensor for selective phosphorescent
determination of patulin (PAT) was synthesized with 6-hydroxynicotinic acid (6-HNA) as …

Consumers demand healthy and natural food products. Thus, naturally derived antioxidants
are emerging as a promising alternative to the use of present ingredients. Apples and apple …

Patulin is a toxic metabolite produced by molds, which is often found in many fruits and their
products. It poses a serious threat to human health due to eating the foods contaminated by …

A quantitative method with broad applicability was developed and validated for patulin
determination in fruit products by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with UV …

Highlights•Apple is a crop susceptible to several fungal diseases.•Penicillium and Alternaria
are the most relevant toxigenic apple pathogens.•Postharvest storage selects toxigenic …