Rapid Visual Tests: Fast and Reliable Detection of Ochratoxin A

This paper reviews the early detection strategies that have been employed for the rapid monitoring of ochratoxin A (OTA) contamination of food. OTA, a mycotoxin mainly produced by some Aspergillus and Penicillium species, is found in cereals, coffee, wine, pork and grapes. To minimize the entry of t...

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Main Authors: Miguel Lopez-Ferber, Elodie Nabais, Ingrid Bazin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-08-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/2/9/2230/