Removing and detoxifying methods of patulin: A review

This article reviews the latest development in the removal and detoxification of patulin using physical, chemical, and biological methods, points out their disadvantages, summarizes the degradation products and their safety of patulin, and draws the degradation pathway of patulin. Presently, no any singular method is ideal in removing or detoxifying patulin in foods, and a combination of various methods may be the better choice. Meanwhile, more attention should be paid to developing the advanced detoxification equipments during exploring the detoxification methods of patulin.
Source: Trends in Food Science and Technology - Category: Food Science Source Type: research