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Mycotoxins are the metabolites of fungus and are reported to
contaminate nearly 25% of the food produced worldwide. The
mycotoxins of most significance are the aflatoxins due to their
severe health implications and their prevalence in food commodities
on a larger scale. Aflatoxins are produced by certain species of
fungi the most prominent among which are Aspergillus flavus, A.
parasiticus and A. nominous. Food commodities of African and South
Asian countries are especially reported to have aflatoxins well
beyond the allowable limits but due to the global trade of food
commodities developed countries are also prone towards the perils
of aflatoxins. Moreover, climate changes may have a substantial
impact on the distribution and global prevalence of aflatoxins in
the near future. The International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) has classified the aflatoxins as group 1 category
carcinogen. Aflatoxins are also reported as teratogenic, mutagenic,
growth retardant, immunosuppressant and may also cause nervous
system and reproductive system disorders. Preventive approaches
involving good manufacturing from "farm to fork" are the major
focus of the current food industry. The aim of our book is to
provide readers with the most recent data and up-to-date studies
from aflatoxins research, with specific focuses on (i) the impact
of aflatoxins on human health, (ii) new approaches by the
researchers from different parts of the world to degrade aflatoxins
and (iii) potential preventive approaches that can significantly
lessen the burden of aflatoxins in food products
Mycotoxins are the metabolites of fungus and are reported to
contaminate nearly 25% of the food produced worldwide. The
mycotoxins of most significance are the aflatoxins due to their
severe health implications and their prevalence in food commodities
on a larger scale. Aflatoxins are produced by certain species of
fungi the most prominent among which are Aspergillus flavus, A.
parasiticus and A. nominous. Food commodities of African and South
Asian countries are especially reported to have aflatoxins well
beyond the allowable limits but due to the global trade of food
commodities developed countries are also prone towards the perils
of aflatoxins. Moreover, climate changes may have a substantial
impact on the distribution and global prevalence of aflatoxins in
the near future. The International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) has classified the aflatoxins as group 1 category
carcinogen. Aflatoxins are also reported as teratogenic, mutagenic,
growth retardant, immunosuppressant and may also cause nervous
system and reproductive system disorders. Preventive approaches
involving good manufacturing from "farm to fork" are the major
focus of the current food industry. The aim of our book is to
provide readers with the most recent data and up-to-date studies
from aflatoxins research, with specific focuses on (i) the impact
of aflatoxins on human health, (ii) new approaches by the
researchers from different parts of the world to degrade aflatoxins
and (iii) potential preventive approaches that can significantly
lessen the burden of aflatoxins in food products
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