Fungal contamination of food and animal feed, especially by mycotoxigenic fungi, is not only
a global food quality concern for food manufacturers, but it also poses serious health …

Aflatoxins (AFs) represent one of the major food safety concerns worldwide. Agricultural
commodities including cereals and their derived products, oilseeds, nuts, spices, milk and …

The challenges to fulfill the demand for a safe food supply are dramatically increasing.
Mycotoxins produced by certain fungi cause great economic loss and negative impact on the …

This review updates the current status of activities related to hazard characterisation for
mycotoxins, with special reference to regulatory work accomplished within the European …

Citrinin (CIT) deserves attention due to its known toxic effects in mammalian species and its
widespread occurrence in food commodities, often along with ochratoxin A, another …

The aim of this systematic review is to provide an update on the occurrence and co-
occurrence of selected non-regulated mycotoxins and provide an overview of current …

Since ancient times, breastfeeding has been the fundamental way of nurturing the newborn.
The benefits of breast milk are widely known, as it is a source of essential nutrients and …

Spices are imported worldwide mainly from develo** countries with tropical and/or
subtropical climate. Local conditions, such as high temperature, heavy rainfall, and humidity …

Background The initial stages of human life including the fetal period, infancy and early
childhood are the most critical periods of human growth and development. Due to immature …

Chinese dark tea is widely enjoyed for its multiple health-promoting effects and pleasant
taste. However, its production involves fermentation by microbiota in raw tea, some of which …