Degradation of Aflatoxin B1 during the Fermentation of Alcoholic Beverages

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a contaminant of grain and fruit and has one of the highest levels of carcinogenicity of any natural toxin. AFB1 and the fungi that produce it can also contaminate the raw materials used for beer and wine manufacture, such as corn and grapes. Therefore, brewers must ensure str...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Naoki Mochizuki, Yasushi Nagatomi, Atsuo Uyama, Tomonori Inoue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-06-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
B1
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/5/7/1219