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Determination of Aflatoxin Contents of Some Chips and Snacks with Peanut by Post-Column UV Derivatization System

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Mustafa Yaman*, Jale Catak, Halime Ugur, Elif Okur, Gulser Reyyan Cetinkaya, Seher Erdogan, Serra Orak and Zehra Saglik

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins, mainly produced by Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus and Aspergillus nominus. Mycotoxin is found in foods which stored in hot, humid and unhealthy conditions such as cereals especially maize and rice, some animal source foods such as milk and cheese, hardshelled fruits such as walnuts, hazelnuts and peanuts, dried fruits and spices. Aflatoxins are composed of six main groups namely B1, B2, G1, G2, M1 and M2. There is a strong statistical relationship between aflatoxin uptake and primary liver cancer. The aim of this study is to determine the amount of aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2 in some chips and snacks with peanut consumed in Istanbul. In this study 10 different types of chips and 4 different types of peanut bars samples obtained from the markets in Is... view more»

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