Ochratoxin A in Moroccan Foods: Occurrence and Legislation
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is secondary metabolite naturally produced in food and feed by toxigenic fungi, especially some Aspergillus species and Penicillium verucosum. OTA is one of the most studied mycotoxins and is of great interest due to its toxic effects on human and animals. OTA is produced in diffe...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-05-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/2/5/1121/ |