The presence of ochratoxin A (OTA) in cocoa beans is a major health concern, due to its deleterious effects on humans and animals. During the traditional processing and storage of cocoa, fungi contamination occurs. Many of these fungi, produce mycotoxins that can cause acute or c...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25072
Smoked fish and smoked bush meat constitute a major food for humans and are sometimes consumed without further processing leading to contamination with toxins such as aflatoxin and ochratoxin A in which consumption may have serious impact on public health. This study is aimed at...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24036
Aims: To determine the susceptibility of stored cocoa beans to ochratoxigenic fungi in Ondo State, Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria; and cocoa beans samples were collected from stalls...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24137
Aim: This study was designed to investigate the possible curative effect of Rhodotorula glutinis (R. glutinis) and its two mutants (Col-1R1 and Col-1R3) against hepatorenal toxicity induced by ochratoxin (OA) in rat. Methods: The strains of yeast Col- 1R1 and Col- 1R3 have been g...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/10805
Aims: 104 samples were collected from the west region and the coastal plain of Cameroon during two coffee campaigns, 2009 and 2010. Two coffee processes were evaluated (wet and dry processes) at different stages from harvesting to storage. Study Design: Food contaminants. Place a...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/4284