Maize is frequently contaminated with multiple mycotoxins, especially those produced by
Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium verticillioides. As mycotoxin contamination is a critical factor …

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most consumed cereals that along with several important
nutritional constituents typically provide more than 21% of the caloric requirements of human …

Maize is one of the main cereals used for food and livestock feed. During storage, maize is
easily infected by fungi to form mildew or cause hot spots, resulting in maize quality loss and …

Aims Saprotrophic soil fungi participate in biomass mineralization, inhibit pathogen
development and promote plant growth. Pathogens accumulate in soil and decrease crop …

This study assessed the profiles of mycotoxins and other contaminants present in
complementary foods consumed by Nigerian infants and young children (IYC) within the first …

Cassava is an ideal food security crop in marginal and drought environment. However, the
post-harvest storage of cassava is urgent problem to be resolved. In this study, the storage …

Over the years, snacking has become a regular habit for majority of the population with
increasing need for food manufacturers to meet consumers' demand through product …

Pigmented rice has gained interest for its nutritional and health benefits attributed to its
bioactive compounds. Despite these advantages, the vulnerability of pigmented rice to …

Aflatoxin contamination of staple grains and legumes has been linked to hepatocellular
carcinoma (HCC) and other adverse health outcomes, constituting a substantial public …

This study examines the impact of halal certification implementation on business
development and revenue increases for cassava cracker small and medium enterprises …