Mycotoxin migration in moldy foods

Publication date: Available online 30 August 2019Source: Current Opinion in Food ScienceAuthor(s): Monika Coton, Philippe DantignyWhile the first studies on mycotoxin migration in moldy foods were carried out in the late 60’s to 80’s, this topic was less investigated in the next decades. With the current worldwide challenge to reduce food losses, including those due to potentially mycotoxigenic molds, while ensuring consumer safety, this topic has regained interest. Therefore, gathering data on mycotoxin migration in foods prone to mold contamination after retail is needed. To obtain robust data, use of shared methodological strategies based on a worst case scenario approach to evaluate mycotoxin migration and future challenges, will be discussed. Finally, the need for simple consumer recommendations that ensure food safety is required.Graphical abstractFactors affecting mycotoxin migration in moldy foods.

Source: Current Opinion in Food Science - August 31, 2019 Category: Food Science Source Type: research