Investigation of aflatoxin contamination in commercial Spanish peanuts

Zentralbl Mikrobiol. 1986;141(4):323-5.

Abstract

In the present study aflatoxin contamination was investigated with 102 peanut samples. Only 11 samples showed contamination by that mycotoxin. Concentration was less than 15-20 micrograms/kg in all the contaminated samples. Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, and G2 were detected in the above-mentioned samples. No significant difference was found between shell and shelled peanuts owing to aflatoxin contamination.

MeSH terms

  • Aflatoxin B1
  • Aflatoxins / analysis*
  • Arachis*
  • Food Contamination*

Substances

  • Aflatoxins
  • aflatoxin G1
  • aflatoxin G2
  • aflatoxin B2
  • Aflatoxin B1