Examining the Benefits of High Resolution Mass Spectrometry for High Throughput Screening of Priority Mycotoxins in Food Samples

摘要

Mycotoxin-producing organisms can infect and colonise various agricultural crops in the field and during storage. Environmental factors such as temperature and humidity influence the occurrence of these toxins on grains, nuts and other commodities susceptible to mould infestation. In addition, any crop that is stored for more than a few days is a target for mould growth and therefore mycotoxin formation. Mycotoxins present a health risk because most mycotoxins are relatively stable compounds that are not destroyed by food processing such as cooking or freezing. Although the generating organisms might not survive processing, the toxin can still be present.