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Effect of Aflatoxin Contamination on Protein Content of Locally Marketed Food Grains


     

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Natural toxicants occurring in human foods and animals feeds present a potential health hazard. Research was conducted for identification of aflatoxin in commonly consumed food grains (viz. groundnut, maize, rice and wheat) and determines effect of aflatoxin contamination on protein and moisture content. Findings revealed that average concentration of AFB1 (aflatoxin B1) were 122.16 μg/kg in groundnut, 85.62 μg/kg in maize, 41.25 μg/kg in wheat and 8.12 in rice. There was a positive correlation between moisture and aflatoxin and negative correlation between aflatoxin and protein content of grains.

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Aflatoxin, Protein Content, Aspergillus Spp., Moisture, Tarai Region
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Natural toxicants occurring in human foods and animals feeds present a potential health hazard. Research was conducted for identification of aflatoxin in commonly consumed food grains (viz. groundnut, maize, rice and wheat) and determines effect of aflatoxin contamination on protein and moisture content. Findings revealed that average concentration of AFB1 (aflatoxin B1) were 122.16 μg/kg in groundnut, 85.62 μg/kg in maize, 41.25 μg/kg in wheat and 8.12 in rice. There was a positive correlation between moisture and aflatoxin and negative correlation between aflatoxin and protein content of grains.

Keywords


Aflatoxin, Protein Content, Aspergillus Spp., Moisture, Tarai Region

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