Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi of the genus Aspergillus,
predominantly by A. flavus, A. parasiticus and A. nomius, which occur naturally in foodstuffs …

Purpose: Coconut oil is one of the commonest and profusely used plant oils in Asian cuisine.
Many studies are being carried out aiming at preventing/eliminating potential aflatoxin …

Aflatoxin contamination in edible vegetable oils is a global concern due to the harmful
effects of aflatoxins on human health. This study reports the status of aflatoxin contamination …

Edible oils are consumed directly, and used as ingredients in food, soaps, and skin
products. However, oils such as olive oil, peanut oil, and sesame oil could be contaminated …

ABSTRACT A study was conducted to evaluate the natural occurrence of aflatoxins (AFB1,
AFB2, AFG1, AFG2) in cotton seeds (n= 110) and cotton seed cake (CSC; n= 110) from …

Contribution/Originality: This study on the contaminants of edible oils contributes to
knowledge the sanitary consumption of these oils and their analytical methods. Previously …

In coconut oil naturally contaminated with aflatoxin B1, more than 85% of the toxin is present
in the soluble form, the remainder occuring in the sediment. This aflatoxin is detoxified when …

The accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility characteristics of a method using
immunoaffinity column (IAC) cleanup with postcolumn derivatization and LC with a …

Traditional coconut oil processing from copra using kiln drying method is considered the
most suitable method for Sri Lanka in terms of economic aspects. However, mold …

Background: Nigella sativa is a traditional plant with several ethno-medicinal activities.
There have been several health advantages associated with Nigella sativa (Ns) L. oil, which …