The Presence of Molds and Their Secondary Metabolites in Purple Coneflower-Based Dietary Supplements (<i>Echinacea purpurea</i> (L.) Moench)

The Presence of Molds and Their Secondary Metabolites in Purple Coneflower-Based Dietary Supplements (<i>Echinacea purpurea</i> (L.) Moench)

Purple coneflower (<i>Echinacea purpurea</i> (L.) Moench) is a plant in the family <i>Asteraceae</i>, mainly grown in North America. <i>Echinacea purpurea</i> has been used in conventional medicine. The plant has immuno-stimulating and antibacterial properties, bu...

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Main Authors: Gabriela Pilarska, Magdalena Twarużek, Iwona Ałtyn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
dietary supplements
mycotoxins
mold contamination
<i>Echinacea purpurea</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/14/9/607

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