group of secondary metabolites produced by Aspergillus spp.
dangerous poisons produced by moulds of the Aspergillus species, found in cereals, oilseeds and nuts when incorrectly dried and stored.
A group of toxic compounds, produced by Aspergillus flavus, that bind to DNA and prevent replication and transcription. Aflatoxins can cause acute liver damage and cancer. A health hazard in certain stored foods or feed.
Airborne moulds that grow in oily (lipid) mediums.
(AF-la-TOK-sins) Harmful substances made by certain types of mold (Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus) that are often found on poorly stored grains and nuts. Consumption of foods contaminated with aflatoxins is a risk factor for primary liver cancer.
A group of mycotoxins produced by moulds which grow in improperly stored nuts, grains, dried fruits and certain other foods.
Toxic substances found in legumes and grains contaminated by the fungus Aspergillus flavus, as a consequence of warm and humid storage conditions. One subset of Mycotoxins which are caused by fungal contamination.
Substances made by a fungi that is often found on poorly stored grains and nuts. Aflatoxins have been implicated as a factor in the etiology of primary liver cancer.
