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Mycotoxins are toxic metabolites produced by molds. They can have serious acute and chronic effects on the health of humans as well as animals. Mycotoxin analysis of food and feed is therefore necessary and often required by legislation. Modern test kits allow rapid qualitative and quantitative analysis of mycotoxins.

for Wine and Beverage Industry

The mycotoxin Ochratoxin A is typically found in wine, while Aflatoxin, Fumonisin and Vomitoxin are often found in beer. Patulin may occur in apple juice and apple liqueurs. Due to the frequent occurrence of mycotoxins and their severe toxic effects, many countries have set maximum levels, e.g. 2 μg/kg Ochratoxin A in wine in the European Union.

for Dairy Industry

When lactating animals are being fed with aflatoxin-contaminated feed, potentially toxic aflatoxin M1 is secreted with the milk. Since aflatoxin M1 is relatively stable towards heat treatment and milk processing, it is recommended to check the raw milk as well as the final product.

for Fruits, Spices and Nuts

Mycotoxins are a major cause of recalls of nuts, dried fruits and spices. Especially two mycotoxins are typically present: Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin A. Due to their high prevalence and toxicity, regulatory maximum levels for mycotoxin content in food are in place in many countries. Reliable screening methods are essential for manufacturers in order to comply with regulations and to ensure toxicologically safe products.

Grains and other agricultural products are often contaminated with mycotoxins such as aflatoxin, ochratoxin or DON. When producing cereal-based prepared foods, e.g. pizza or pasta, the incoming goods should therefore be thoroughly tested for mycotoxins. Reliable screening methods are essential for manufacturers in order to comply with regulations and to ensure toxicologically safe products.

for Fish/Seafood Industry

Plant based aquaculture feed has a high risk of contamination with mycotoxins, especially in countries with humid tropical climates. Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by molds and can accumulate in various agricultural products. Mycotoxins have adverse effects on fish live stocks, like poor growth rates, low body weight gain and high mortality depending on the fish species and the mycotoxin. Thus, a proper risk assessment is important to minimize the exposure of aquacultures to mycotoxins and to avoid economical losses.

for Cereals

Cereals are one of the most important sources for mycotoxins in the food and feed chain. Due to their high prevalence and toxicity regulatory maximum levels for the mycotoxin content in food are in place in many countries worldwide. Reliable screening methods are essential for manufacturers in order to comply with regulations and to ensure toxicologically safe products for humans and animals.