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Reduction of aflatoxins by extrusion-cooking of rice meal

Authors :
Castells, Miren
Marin, Sonia
Sanchis, Vicente
Ramos, Antonio J.
Source :
Journal of Food Science. Sept, 2006, Vol. 71 Issue 7, C369-C377
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

A study conducted reported on extrusion-cooking as an effective means of removing total Aflatoxins (AF) from contaminated rice meal. Extrusion-cooking was observed to reduce aflatoxin (AF) content, which ranged from 51% to 95% depending on the type of AF and the studied variables.

Subjects

Subjects :
Aflatoxins -- Research
Food contamination -- Research
Rice
Business
Food/cooking/nutrition

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00221147
Volume :
71
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Food Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.154178752

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