Mycotoxins are the secondary metabolites secreted by different types of fungi to which
humans can get exposed mainly via ingestion. Patulin (C 7 H 6 O 4) is a polyketide lactone …

Patulin (PAT) is a common mycotoxin in fruit products, especially in apples and apple-based
products. The European Commission has set maximum levels for PAT in food. Nevertheless …

The mycotoxin patulin is primarily produced as a secondary metabolite by numerous fungal
species and predominantly by Aspergillus, Byssochlamys, and Penicillium species. It is …

Abstract The mycotoxin PAT (4-hydroxy-4 H-furo [3, 2 c] pyran-2 [6 H]-one) is a secondary
metabolic product of molds such as Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Byssochlamys species …

Patulin (PAT) is a secondary metabolite secreted by fungi in the genera Penicillium,
Aspergillus, and Enterobacter and is the most common mycotoxin found in apples and apple …

The plant pathogenic fungus Penicillium expansum is a major concern of the global food
industry due to its wide occurrence and ability to produce various mycotoxins, of which the …

Highlights•Apple is a crop susceptible to several fungal diseases.•Penicillium and Alternaria
are the most relevant toxigenic apple pathogens.•Postharvest storage selects toxigenic …

Patulin is one of the mycotoxins frequently detected in apples and derivatives, representing
a major food safety risk. This study aimed to validate a high-performance liquid …

Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a number of filamentous fungal species. It is a polyketide
secondary metabolite which can gravely cause human health problems and food safety …

Patulin is a mycotoxin that exhibits a number of toxic effects in animals. The main sources of
patulin intake in human diet that was shown for EU consumers are apple juice and nectar …