Effect of storage conditions on the formation of type A and B trichothecenes in cereal products.

CONCLUSIONS: Experiments with storage conditions showed a statistically significant increase in the HT-2 toxin level after 14 days of storage in all samples, irrespective of temperature. Prolonged storage (additional 14 days) did not cause significant changes in the HT-2 content. Further analyses showed a statistically significant effect of storage temperature on HT-2 toxin levels only in cereal products intended for children after both 14 and 28 days. Interestingly, lower temperature (6°C) was more optimal then higher temperature (28°C) for the HT-2 toxin production. No significant effect of storage temperature on HT-2 level was observed for cereal grains and bran. PMID: 31232057 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine : AAEM - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tags: Ann Agric Environ Med Source Type: research