Management of Mycotoxins upon Detection in Raw Materials

10 Apr 2024

Management of Mycotoxins upon Detection in Raw Materials

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Mycotoxins are naturally produced substances by fungi that contaminate raw materials (cereals and byproducts) used in food production and manufacturing. The fungi responsible for producing these mycotoxins are:

1. Aspergillus, which produces aflatoxin, classified as B1, B2, G1, G2. It can develop in warm climates, and contamination occurs during pre-harvest and storage of raw materials.
2. Aspergillus and Penicillium, which produce ochratoxin (OCH). This develops in tropical climates with high humidity. Contamination happens during the storage of raw materials.
3. Fusarium, which produces mycotoxins posing a high risk to pig health:

Type A Trichothecenes (or T2) and HT2 can originate in cool climates with humidity above 70%, and contamination occurs during pre-harvest.

 Type B Trichothecenes, including:

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