Effect of Photosensitization Mediated by Curcumin on Carotenoid and Aflatoxin Content in Different Maize Varieties

• Published in: Applied sciences Vol. 11; no. 13; p. 5902
• Main Authors: Nguenha, Rafael, Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Phan, Anh D. T., Hong, Hung T., Chaliha, Mridusmita, O’Hare, Tim J., Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.07.2021
• Subjects: Aflatoxin B1; Aflatoxins; Aspergillus flavus; Carotenoids; Cell walls; Corn; Curcumin; Decontamination; Ethanol; Experiments; Food; Food contamination; Gram-positive bacteria; Health risks; Kernels; Light; Livestock; maize varieties; Mycotoxins; Photosensitization; Propylene; Scanning electron microscopy; Seeds; Spores; Toxins; Australia

Mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by certain types of fungi that contaminate food and feed, posing serious health risks to human and livestock. This study evaluated the combination of blue light with curcumin to inactivate Aspergillus flavus spores, its effect on aflatoxin B1 (AFB1)...