This review describes the worldwide occurrence of aflatoxins in rice during the period from 1990 to 2015 and biomarkers-based evidence for human exposure to aflatoxins and their adverse health effects.

Aflatoxins (AFS) are toxic and carcinogenic fungal metabolites. Aflatoxin B1 is the most toxic and has been classified as a Group I carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Samples of imported rice were analyzed for their AFS content.

Since rice is a staple food for majority of the worlds’ population, occurrence of aflatoxins as contaminants can be a serious health concern. A high yielding rice variety PAU201 was released in 2007 for cultivation in Punjab region by the Punjab …

Jul 1, 2024 · Aflatoxins (AFs) are toxic secondary metabolites of several Aspergillus species that are prevalent in cereals, including rice. This review provides a comprehensive overview on production factors, prevalence, regulations, detection methods, and decontamination strategies for AFs in the rice production chain.

Feb 11, 2017 · Aflatoxin is produced in areas where climatic conditions are favorable to fungal growth and the production of aflatoxin affects plant growth and rice yield. The aim of this review article is to show and explain the levels of aflatoxin contamination of rice worldwide during the period 2004–2014.

Nov 12, 2024 · Aflatoxin contamination in rice is a widespread issue with serious health implications, especially in regions where rice consumption is high. While regulatory limits exist in many countries, contamination levels often exceed these limits, particularly in developing nations.

Jan 1, 2022 · Aflatoxin (AFS) is a toxic and carcinogenic metabolite of the. Aspergillus fungu s that can occur in rice. Many studies have been condu cted on th e content of. aflatoxins in staple foods,...

Aflatoxins (AFS) are toxic and carcinogenic fungal metabolites. Aflatoxin B1 is the most toxic and has been classified as a Group I carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Samples of imported rice were analyzed for their AFS content.

Nov 1, 2019 · Aflatoxins are fungal secondary metabolites that contaminate dietary staples worldwide, including maize, rice and groundnuts. Dietary exposure to aflatoxins is a public health concern due to...

Jan 1, 2019 · This review describes the worldwide occurrence of aflatoxins in rice during the period from 1990 to 2015 and biomarkers-based evidence for human exposure to aflatoxins and their adverse health effects. Aflatoxin is a potent hepatocarcinogen and humans may expose to it at any stage of life.