Reduction of Aflatoxin B1 and Zearalenone Contents in Corn Using Power Ultrasound and Its Effects on Corn Quality
The degradation of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and zearalenone (ZEA) is investigated using power ultrasound to identify suitable methods to reduce the mycotoxin content of corn. AFB1 and ZEA in corn are simultaneously degraded via power ultrasound; thus, this method has a significant effect on corn quality....
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| description | The degradation of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and zearalenone (ZEA) is investigated using power ultrasound to identify suitable methods to reduce the mycotoxin content of corn. AFB1 and ZEA in corn are simultaneously degraded via power ultrasound; thus, this method has a significant effect on corn quality. The power intensity, solid-liquid ratio, and ultrasonic treatment modes significantly affect the degradation rates of AFB1 and ZEA. The dissolution of AFB1 and ZEA in water also facilitates their degradation. At the initial stage of ultrasonic treatment, power ultrasound promotes the dissolution of mycotoxins in water, whereupon they are partially oxidized by free radicals. With a treatment time of 10 min, the reduction rates decreased owing to the dissolution of combined-state mycotoxins. After ultrasonic treatment, the contents of the essential amino acids, the total number of amino acids, and the fatty acids in corn decreased; however, ΔH values decreased during starch gelatinization. In contrast, the amylose content and viscosity of corn significantly increased during gelatinization. Therefore, this method is potentially suitable for the reduction of AFB1 and ZEA contents in corn. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d956e8cc8640427d91781d72d00058052023-11-24T18:26:34ZengMDPI AGToxins2072-66512022-11-01141283410.3390/toxins14120834Reduction of Aflatoxin B1 and Zearalenone Contents in Corn Using Power Ultrasound and Its Effects on Corn QualityYuanfang Liu0Yuanxiao Liu1Wenbo Zhao2Mengmeng Li3Na Liu4Ke Bian5Department of Chemistry, Zhengzhou Normal University, No. 6, Yingcai Street, Huiji District, Zhengzhou 450044, ChinaCollege of Grain and Oil Food, Henan University of Technology, No. 100, Lianhua Street, Gaoxin District, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaDepartment of Chemistry, Zhengzhou Normal University, No. 6, Yingcai Street, Huiji District, Zhengzhou 450044, ChinaCollege of Grain and Oil Food, Henan University of Technology, No. 100, Lianhua Street, Gaoxin District, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaDepartment of Chemistry, Zhengzhou Normal University, No. 6, Yingcai Street, Huiji District, Zhengzhou 450044, ChinaCollege of Grain and Oil Food, Henan University of Technology, No. 100, Lianhua Street, Gaoxin District, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaThe degradation of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and zearalenone (ZEA) is investigated using power ultrasound to identify suitable methods to reduce the mycotoxin content of corn. AFB1 and ZEA in corn are simultaneously degraded via power ultrasound; thus, this method has a significant effect on corn quality. The power intensity, solid-liquid ratio, and ultrasonic treatment modes significantly affect the degradation rates of AFB1 and ZEA. The dissolution of AFB1 and ZEA in water also facilitates their degradation. At the initial stage of ultrasonic treatment, power ultrasound promotes the dissolution of mycotoxins in water, whereupon they are partially oxidized by free radicals. With a treatment time of 10 min, the reduction rates decreased owing to the dissolution of combined-state mycotoxins. After ultrasonic treatment, the contents of the essential amino acids, the total number of amino acids, and the fatty acids in corn decreased; however, ΔH values decreased during starch gelatinization. In contrast, the amylose content and viscosity of corn significantly increased during gelatinization. Therefore, this method is potentially suitable for the reduction of AFB1 and ZEA contents in corn.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/14/12/834aflatoxin B1zearalenonepower ultrasoundcorn quality |
| spellingShingle | Yuanfang Liu Yuanxiao Liu Wenbo Zhao Mengmeng Li Na Liu Ke Bian Reduction of Aflatoxin B1 and Zearalenone Contents in Corn Using Power Ultrasound and Its Effects on Corn Quality Toxins aflatoxin B1 zearalenone power ultrasound corn quality |
| title | Reduction of Aflatoxin B1 and Zearalenone Contents in Corn Using Power Ultrasound and Its Effects on Corn Quality |
| title_full | Reduction of Aflatoxin B1 and Zearalenone Contents in Corn Using Power Ultrasound and Its Effects on Corn Quality |
| title_fullStr | Reduction of Aflatoxin B1 and Zearalenone Contents in Corn Using Power Ultrasound and Its Effects on Corn Quality |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reduction of Aflatoxin B1 and Zearalenone Contents in Corn Using Power Ultrasound and Its Effects on Corn Quality |
| title_short | Reduction of Aflatoxin B1 and Zearalenone Contents in Corn Using Power Ultrasound and Its Effects on Corn Quality |
| title_sort | reduction of aflatoxin b1 and zearalenone contents in corn using power ultrasound and its effects on corn quality |
| topic | aflatoxin B1 zearalenone power ultrasound corn quality |
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