Quantitative Scrutinization of Aflatoxins in Different Spices from Pakistan
Joint Authors
Naz, Narjis
Kashif, Aiza
Kanwal, Kinza
Khan, Abdul Muqeet
Abbas, Mateen
Source
International Journal of Analytical Chemistry
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-10-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The current research work aimed to access the contamination level of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 in the household spices that are widely consumed in huge amounts.
200 different spice samples, 100 packed and 100 unpacked, were analyzed for the aflatoxins profile by HPLC with an incidence of 61.5% contamination out of which 53.66% samples exceed the EU limit.
The results disclosed that the unpacked samples are more contaminated as compared to the packed samples except for white cumin seeds.
Among packed and unpacked samples of spices, the maximum value of aflatoxins was detected in fennel, that is, 27.93 μg/kg and 67.04 μg/kg, respectively.
The lowest concentration of aflatoxin was detected in cinnamon in packed form (0.79 μg/kg) and in the unpacked samples of white cumin seeds which is 1.75 μg/kg.
Caraway seeds and coriander in its unpacked form showed positive results whereas black pepper (packed and unpacked) was found free from aflatoxins.
This is the first report on the occurrence of aflatoxins in packed and unpacked samples of spices from Pakistan.
To ensure safe consumption of spices, there should be constant monitoring of aflatoxin and more studies need to be executed with the intention of preventing mycotoxin accretion in this commodity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Naz, Narjis& Kashif, Aiza& Kanwal, Kinza& Khan, Abdul Muqeet& Abbas, Mateen. 2016. Quantitative Scrutinization of Aflatoxins in Different Spices from Pakistan. International Journal of Analytical Chemistry،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Naz, Narjis…[et al.]. Quantitative Scrutinization of Aflatoxins in Different Spices from Pakistan. International Journal of Analytical Chemistry No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104943
American Medical Association (AMA)
Naz, Narjis& Kashif, Aiza& Kanwal, Kinza& Khan, Abdul Muqeet& Abbas, Mateen. Quantitative Scrutinization of Aflatoxins in Different Spices from Pakistan. International Journal of Analytical Chemistry. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104943
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104943