The occurrence of aflatoxins in selected spices and dried fruits

摘要

Mycotoxins are toxic substances formed by fungi which are a potential danger for human and animal health. The aim of this study was to determine the contamination with the aflatoxin B₁ and aflatoxins sum B₁, B₂, G₁, G₂ in selected spices and dried fruits available in trade in the Podkarpackie province. The studies confirm the widespread occurrence of aflatoxin B₁ and aflatoxins sum B₁, B₂, G₁, G₂ in spices, spices mixtures and dried fruits, however, in none of the tested samples there was exceeded the permissible concentration of aflatoxin B₁ and aflatoxins sum B₁, B₂, G₁, G₂. The highest content of aflatoxin B₁ was determined in red pepper and universal spices mixture while the smallest in figs and raisins. The monitoring of aflatoxins sum B₁, B₂, G₁, G₂ showed similar results. The highest level was determined in universal spices mixture and in red pepper.