Cold Plasma Treatment as an Alternative for Ochratoxin A Detoxification and Inhibition of Mycotoxigenic Fungi in Roasted Coffee
Ochratoxin A (OTA) produced by mycotoxigenic fungi (<i>Aspergillus</i> and <i>Penicillium</i> spp.) is an extremely toxic and carcinogenic metabolite. The use of cold plasma to inhibit toxin-producing microorganisms in coffee could be an important alternative to avoid prolife...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-06-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/6/337 |