FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Aflatoxins are a family of toxins produced by certain fungi that are found on agricultural crops such as maize (corn), peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts. The main fungi that produce aflatoxins are Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, which are abundant in warm and humid regions of the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aflatoxins are various poisonous carcinogens and mutagens that are produced by certain molds, particularly Aspergillus species.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aflatoxin is produced by fungal action during food production, harvest, storage, and processing. Dietary exposure to aflatoxins may result in severe toxic and carcinogenic outcomes in humans and animals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Aflatoxin is produced by the fungi Aspergillus and is one of the most potent hepatocarcinogenic substances known. The production of aflatoxin is dependent on the fungi’s access to O2, CO2, zinc, and copper. There are four major aflatoxins, called B1, B2, G1, and G2, of which B1 is the most toxic.